Description
Lavender white chocolate truffles whisper elegant French countryside charm with delicate floral notes and creamy sweetness. Delightful chocolate gems invite you to savor a moment of pure indulgence, blending sophisticated European culinary artistry into each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 ml) white chocolate pieces
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 5 teaspoons (25 ml) dried culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
Flavoring and Color (Optional):
- Food coloring (violet, royal blue, and super red)
Coating:
- 2 cups (470 ml) white chocolate, melted or tempered
Instructions
- Infuse heavy cream with dried lavender by gently heating until tiny bubbles form around the edges of the saucepan.
- Strain the aromatic lavender-infused cream directly over white chocolate pieces, allowing the hot liquid to melt the chocolate naturally.
- Whisk the cream and chocolate mixture until completely smooth and glossy, incorporating honey for added depth and sweetness.
- If desired, introduce a delicate pastel hue using food coloring, stirring until the color is evenly distributed throughout the ganache.
- Transfer the lavender white chocolate mixture into a shallow container, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until the mixture firms up and becomes scoopable, approximately 2-3 hours.
- Dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking, then carefully shape the chilled ganache into uniform round truffles using a small cookie scoop or measuring spoon.
- Briefly freeze the formed truffles to ensure they maintain their shape during the coating process.
- Melt additional white chocolate for coating, creating a smooth, glossy exterior for each truffle.
- Delicately dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the enrobed truffles on a parchment-lined tray, allowing the chocolate coating to set at room temperature.
- For an elegant final touch, consider garnishing with a light dusting of dried lavender or a delicate drizzle of white chocolate.
Notes
- Lavish gatherings call for these delicate, melt-in-your-mouth truffles that blend luxurious white chocolate with delicate lavender essence.
- Crafting these gems requires patience and precision, transforming simple ingredients into an elegant dessert that whispers sophistication.
- Guests will marvel at the intricate balance of sweet honey, creamy chocolate, and subtle floral notes, making each bite a memorable culinary journey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg