Description
Elegant white chocolate truffles bring luxurious flavors from European confectionery traditions. Creamy centers and delicate coatings create irresistible small desserts perfect for special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 11 ounces (311 grams) white chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Add-ins:
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pistachios
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Create a velvety base by gently melting white chocolate, butter, and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each session to achieve a smooth, uniform consistency at 110°F.
- Enhance the mixture’s depth by incorporating a pinch of salt and optional orange or vanilla extract. Fold in finely chopped dried cranberries and toasted pistachios, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy mixture.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until it reaches a firm, moldable texture that holds its shape without being too hard.
- Using a small cookie scoop or lightly oiled hands, carefully shape the chilled mixture into uniform 1-inch spheres. Work quickly to prevent the mixture from softening.
- Delicately roll each truffle in a bowl of powdered sugar, creating a light, elegant coating that adds a subtle sweetness and prevents sticking.
- Preserve the truffles in an airtight container, storing in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freezing for extended preservation. Allow to slightly soften at room temperature before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly for at least 2-3 hours to ensure easy handling and perfect truffle shape.
- Toast pistachios beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest and richest truffle texture.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or melted dark chocolate for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg