Perfect Lavender White Chocolate Truffles
Delicate and indulgent lavender white chocolate truffles with a subtle floral hint, perfect for homemade gifts or special occasions like Mother’s Day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Finely chopped pistachios or crushed freeze-dried raspberries (optional, for rolling and garnish)
Instructions
- Heat ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer (small bubbles around edges, not boiling). Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, and cover. Let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender-infused cream through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl to remove all buds.
- Place 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate in the bowl with the warm cream. Let sit for 2 minutes to soften, then gently stir with a rubber spatula until smooth and glossy. Microwave in short 10-second bursts if needed, stirring in between.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm but pliable.
- Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion out the ganache and roll between palms to form smooth balls. If too soft, chill again.
- Roll truffles in powdered sugar, finely chopped pistachios, or crushed freeze-dried raspberries. Optionally dust with edible gold dust.
- Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Use food-grade dried culinary lavender only. Avoid overheating white chocolate to prevent seizing. Chill ganache until firm but pliable for easy rolling. Keep hands cool when shaping truffles. Experiment with coatings like powdered sugar, nuts, or freeze-dried fruit. Vegan adaptations possible using coconut cream and dairy-free white chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 1
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