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White Chocolate Truffles: A Quick Recipe for a Delicious Treat

Truffles are fantastic for those times when you have unexpected guests or if you just have a craving for something sweet but don’t feel like baking. It’s like having an explosion of sweetness in a single bite, making it the perfect snack for the sweet-toothed. These white truffles not only look elegant but also taste delightful. And the best part? You only need three ingredients to make them: vanilla wafers, white chocolate, and dried coconut! Simply crush the vanilla wafers, mix with melted chocolate, form into balls, and roll in the dried coconut. It’s that quick and easy. Plus, this recipe can easily be tailored to your preferences. Check out our suggestions below!

Vanilla Wafers: Use any brand of your favorite vanilla wafers.
White Chocolate: Opt for high-quality chocolate.
Dried Coconut: Ensure it’s unsweetened.

How to Make White Chocolate Truffles

  1. Preparation: Start by crushing the vanilla wafers. You can do this using a food processor, or place them in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a large bowl.
  2. Melting the Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate and mix it with the wafer crumbs.
  3. Forming the Truffles: Take a spoonful of the truffle mixture and shape it into a ball. Roll it in the dried coconut. Continue this process until you’ve used up all the truffle mixture.

How to Melt White Chocolate:
Easily melt white chocolate in the microwave. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds at full power (or 30 seconds at 50% power). Stir and repeat until the chocolate is fully melted.

Tips:

  • To prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands, rub them with some coconut oil before shaping the truffles.
  • If you live in a hot area and the truffle mixture is too soft, transfer it to a wide dish and let it cool in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  • To make truffles of equal size, use a small ice cream scoop to measure portions.
  • Instead of rolling the truffles in dried coconut, drizzle them with more melted white chocolate and sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberries.

Here are more ideas to customize your truffles:

  • Freeze-dried blueberries
  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Chocolate chips
  • Grated chocolate
  • Chopped nuts

For added texture, incorporate mini white chocolate chips into the truffle mixture before shaping it into balls. You can also play with other mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or even bits of caramel.

Give your truffles a hint of eggnog by adding rum, brandy, or whiskey extract, and sprinkle the truffles with a pinch of nutmeg.

How to Store White Chocolate Truffles:
Store white chocolate truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Freezing:
White Chocolate Truffles can also be frozen. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Transfer to a Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow them to soften at room temperature before serving.

Ingredients:

  • Vanilla wafers: 200g
  • White chocolate: 200g
  • Dried coconut: 40g

Instructions:

  1. Transfer the wafers to a large Ziploc bag (or another sealable plastic bag).
  2. Use a rolling pin to crush the wafers until they are fine.
  3. Move the wafer crumbs to a large bowl.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate over the wafer crumbs.
  5. Use a spoon or spatula to mix the chocolate and crumbs until they are fully combined.
  6. Take small amounts of the mixture and shape them into balls.
  7. Roll them in the dried coconut.

Enjoy your delicious treat!

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