Description
Festive Christmas Grinch Truffles bring whimsical holiday cheer with green-tinted white chocolate coating and playful red heart sprinkles. Sweet chocolate centers and creamy textures make these treats perfect for sparkling seasonal celebrations you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Truffle Base):
- 2 cups (200 g) crushed vanilla wafer cookies (or graham crackers)
- 1 package (8 ounces/225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration:
- 2 cups (340 grams) green candy melts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for a smoother coating)
- Red heart sprinkles (or use a red candy cut into heart shapes)
Instructions
- Create a creamy base by whipping cream cheese until silky and smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar to develop a consistent texture. Fold in crushed vanilla wafers and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until a moldable dough emerges.
- Portion the mixture into uniform spherical shapes, rolling gently between palms to create compact truffle balls. Transfer these delicate orbs onto a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator, allowing them to solidify and maintain their structure.
- Transform green candy melts into a glossy coating through careful microwave melting, stirring intermittently to prevent scorching. Introduce a touch of vegetable oil to achieve a fluid, elegant consistency perfect for enrobing.
- Delicately immerse each chilled truffle into the verdant coating, ensuring complete coverage. Gently remove excess candy melt by tapping, allowing the surplus to drip away and create a smooth, even exterior.
- Before the coating solidifies, adorn each truffle with a vibrant red heart-shaped sprinkle, adding a whimsical Grinch-inspired touch. Position the decorative elements with precision and care.
- Allow the truffles to set at ambient temperature or expedite the process through refrigeration. Once firm, present these festive treats on an elegant platter or package them in charming holiday containers for gift-giving.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese beforehand to ensure a smoother, lump-free mixture when beating.
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier blending and a more consistent texture.
- Crush vanilla wafers finely to prevent chunky truffle centers that might disrupt the smooth coating.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness and balance the overall flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap vanilla wafers with gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour.
- Keep truffles refrigerated to maintain their shape and prevent melting, especially in warm environments.
- Experiment with different extract flavors like peppermint or almond for unique holiday variations.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green color that won’t thin out the candy coating.
- Work quickly when dipping truffles to prevent the coating from hardening before fully covering.
- Store truffles in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg