White Chocolate Truffles

WORKING TIME 1 hour TOTAL TIME 3 hours (including chilling and freezing) MAKES 36 truffles 1/2 cup plus 9 tablespoons heavy cream, divided 1 (11-ounce) bag, plus

3 cups, white chocolate chips, divided 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 32 Speculoos cookies

(such as Biscoff), finely crushed (2 1/2 cups crumbs) Holly sprinkles, for decorating

1. Heat 1/2 cup cream in a medium saucepan over low heat until bubbles form around edges, 1 to 2 minutes; remove from heat.

Add 11-ounce bag of chips and let sit 2 minutes; whisk until smooth. Whisk in cream cheese. Fold in cookie crumbs until combined. Transfer to a bowl and chill until firm, 2 hours or up to overnight.

2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized balls; transfer to baking sheet. Freeze until firm, 35 to 40 minutes.

3. Microwave remaining 9 tablespoons cream and 3 cups chips in a microwave-safe bowl on high 1 minute. Whisk until smooth.

Dip truffles in melted chocolate, tapping off excess, and place on a prepared baking sheet. Immediately place a holly sprinkle on top; let set.