These patriotic truffles shine at holiday celebrations with creamy centers, white chocolate coating, and colorful stars.
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz white chocolate, melted
- Red & blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix cookies with cream cheese.
- Roll into balls and chill.
- Dip in white chocolate.
- Top with star sprinkles.
- Chill until set.
Notes
- Customize with holiday-themed sprinkles.
- Store in fridge.
FAQs
- Can I prepare ahead? Yes, up to 3 days.
- Do they melt easily? Best kept chilled.
- Can I swap fillings? Yes, peanut butter or jam.
- Can I use dark chocolate? Yes, still delicious.
- Are they no-bake? Yes, simple and quick.
- Do kids like them? Yes, fun for parties.
- Can I freeze them? Yes, up to 3 months.
- Do I need special molds? No, just roll by hand.
- Are they gluten-free? Use GF cookies.
- Are they rich? Yes, creamy and indulgent.
Conclusion
Star-Spangled Truffles are colorful, creamy, and perfect for patriotic gatherings. They’re a festive crowd favorite!
Star-Spangled White Chocolate Truffles
Star-Spangled White Chocolate Truffles are festive, bite-sized treats made with smooth white chocolate and coated in red, white, and blue sprinkles—perfect for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 20–24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles (for coating)
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, combine white chocolate, heavy cream, and butter.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 2–3 hours or until firm.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, portion and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each truffle in the patriotic sprinkles to coat.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for another 30 minutes until set.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best results.
- These truffles can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Swap sprinkle colors to match other holidays or events.
- If mixture is too soft to roll, chill longer or briefly freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg