White chocolate truffles
White chocolate truffles have a smooth, silky and creamy texture and are quick and easy to make. They are just the thing when you want a treat to share with family and friends or to enjoy with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- 200 g white chocolate
- 60 ml cream
- 25 g butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoon grated coconut
Instructions
- To melt the chocolate using the double boiler method you will need a heatproof bowl for the chocolate and a pan which is the correct size to support the bowl above the level of the water.Break the bar of white chocolate into chunks and place in a bowl.Add about 2cm water to the pan. Place the bowl of chocolate over the pan so that it sits in the top of the pan without touting the water. Heat the water until it starts to simmer and then lower the heat. The steam from the water will be enough to slowly melt the white chocolate without overheating and burning it. Make sure that no water or steam comes into contact with the chocolate as this may make it lumpy. Stir regularly.
- Measure the cream and butter into a small saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted, stirring occasionally. Don't heat it too fiercely and avoid the mixture bubbling. Time doing this to coincide with the chocolate being melted. Leave to cool slightly for a couple of minutes or so.
- Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and then add the cream/butter mixture. Stir well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Leave to cool to room temperature and then place in the fridge until the mixture is firm enough to form into shapes.
- Liberally sprinkle grated or desiccated coconut onto a large plate.
- Take a teaspoon of the mixture and form into a ball or other shape by hand and then roll in the coconut until all sides are covered. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- Place in the fridge to chill and harden.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.1mg
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