Description
Grinch Christmas Truffles
No-bake, creamy, and delightfully festive—perfect for gifts, parties, or holiday snacking!
Yield: ~24 truffles | Prep Time: 20 min | Chill + Set Time: 50 min
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 cups crushed graham crackers (or vanilla wafers/digestive biscuits)
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1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
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Green gel food coloring
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Red candy melts, for heart decoration
Instructions
Step 1 – Make the Base:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
Step 2 – Add the Crunch:
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Stir in crushed graham crackers until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Step 3 – Chill the Dough:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to make rolling easier.
Step 4 – Roll Truffles:
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Line a tray with parchment. Scoop ~1 tbsp portions, roll into smooth 1-inch balls, and freeze 30 minutes.
Step 5 – Melt the Chocolate:
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Melt white chocolate chips gently (microwave in 20-second bursts or double boiler). Stir in green gel coloring until vibrant.
Step 6 – Dip the Truffles:
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Submerge chilled truffle balls into green chocolate, tap off excess, and place on parchment.
Step 7 – Add Heart Decoration:
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Melt red candy melts. Pipe small hearts on top of each truffle using a zip-top bag or toothpick.
Step 8 – Set:
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Allow chocolate to harden at room temperature (~1 hour) or refrigerate for ~15 minutes.
Notes
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Use gel or oil-based coloring—liquid can seize chocolate.
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Chill dough thoroughly to prevent sticky, messy truffles.
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If chocolate thickens while dipping, microwave 10 seconds and stir.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 Cal per truffle
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 17g