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Honey Lavender White Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x

Description

Delight in these elegant Honey Lavender White Chocolate Truffles, a perfect blend of floral lavender and sweet honey enveloped in creamy white chocolate. These delicate truffles are infused with dried culinary lavender, lightly sweetened with honey, and coated in smooth white chocolate for an irresistible treat ideal for special occasions or gifting.

Ingredients

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Truffle Base

  • 2 cups white chocolate pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 5 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 drop violet food coloring (optional)
  • 1 drop royal blue food coloring (optional)
  • 1 drop super red food coloring (optional)

Coating

  • 2 cups white chocolate (melted or tempered)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chocolate Pieces: Place white chocolate pieces in a medium bowl and set aside for later use.
  2. Infuse Cream: Combine heavy cream and dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan.
  3. Heat Cream: Warm the cream over medium-low heat until it starts bubbling gently around the edges, being careful not to boil.
  4. Steep Lavender: Turn off the heat and allow the lavender to steep in the cream for 5 minutes to infuse the flavor fully.
  5. Strain Cream: Strain the lavender-infused cream into the bowl with the white chocolate pieces to remove the lavender buds.
  6. Melt Chocolate Mixture: Melt the chocolate and cream together either in 15-second increments in the microwave, stirring between each, or over a bain-marie until smooth and fully combined.
  7. Add Honey and Color: Stir in the honey thoroughly and mix in food coloring drops if desired for color enhancement.
  8. Chill Mixture: Pour the mixture into a clean pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 3 hours until it is firm enough to handle.
  9. Portion Truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or a 1½ teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out portions of the chilled truffle mixture.
  10. Shape Truffles: Coat your hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and roll each portion into smooth balls.
  11. Freeze Truffles: Place the formed truffles into the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up before coating.
  12. Coat in Chocolate: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted or tempered white chocolate to coat evenly.
  13. Set Coating: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined sheet pan and allow the coating to set completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
  • Adjust honey quantity to taste for sweetness preferences.
  • Food coloring is optional and mainly for visual appeal.
  • Tempering the coating chocolate ensures a shiny, crisp finish.
  • Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: French

Keywords: white chocolate truffles, lavender truffles, honey white chocolate, homemade truffles, floral desserts, no bake truffles

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