Creamy White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
These creamy white chocolate raspberry truffles are an elegant yet easy homemade treat combining smooth white chocolate ganache with a tart raspberry center. Perfect for special occasions or gifting, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and fruitiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate chips or bars (high-quality recommended)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream (full-fat)
- 1/3 cup (80 g) raspberry preserves or fresh raspberries (mashed)
- 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Freeze-dried raspberries or cocoa powder (optional coating)
Instructions
- Chop the white chocolate finely if using bars to help it melt evenly (about 5 minutes).
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (3-4 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- Stir gently with a rubber spatula until smooth and glossy, forming the ganache base. If grainy, keep stirring or microwave for 10 seconds.
- Add softened butter and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined and silky.
- Fold in raspberry preserves or mashed fresh raspberries gently, leaving streaks or swirls for a marbled look (about 2 minutes).
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 1.5 hours until firm but pliable.
- Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion out the ganache and roll gently between palms to form smooth balls. Dust hands with powdered sugar if sticky.
- Roll each truffle in powdered sugar, freeze-dried raspberry powder, or cocoa powder for an optional coating.
- Place truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set completely.
Notes
Melt white chocolate gently to avoid seizing. Use seedless raspberry preserves for smooth texture. Chill ganache thoroughly before shaping to prevent stickiness. Hands can be dusted with powdered sugar or dipped in cold water to ease rolling. Optional coatings add texture and color. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use dairy-free white chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
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