Description
No-Bake Santa Hat Truffles are a quick and festive holiday treat combining rich chocolate, creamy filling, and a splash of fruity jam, shaped into adorable Santa hats. Perfect for holiday parties, gifts, or a fun activity with kids, these truffles require no baking and are easy to customize to suit dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strawberry or raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut or white sprinkles
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Truffle Base: Melt the chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring often to avoid overheating. Once melted, add softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and place the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until it firms up enough to roll into balls without sticking.
- Shape the Santa Hats: Roll the chilled mixture into small, even-sized balls. Then, carefully shape each ball into a slightly cone-shaped “hat” by pinching one end to form the tip.
- Add the Red Hat Layer: Using a small spoon or brush, spread a thin layer of strawberry or raspberry jam over the cones, covering the top and sides to mimic Santa’s signature red hat.
- Decorate with White Trim: Roll the bases of your hats in shredded coconut or sprinkle with white decorative sugar to create the fluffy trim. Dab a small amount of jam or remaining mixture at the hat’s tip, then stick a small coconut flake or sprinkle pompom on top.
- Chill and Serve: Return the truffles to the fridge for another 15 minutes to set the decorations and firm up the hats. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing and prevent lumps.
- Don’t overheat chocolate; melt slowly and stir frequently to maintain silky texture.
- Chill mixture thoroughly before shaping for easier handling and neater truffles.
- Use fresh jam for bright color and fresh fruit flavor to avoid sogginess.
- Customize decorations with mini marshmallows or edible pearls for unique looks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: holiday treats, Christmas, no-bake desserts, truffles, festive sweets, easy holiday recipes, Santa hat desserts, kid-friendly snacks