White Chocolate Truffles

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Elizabeth LaBau
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Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
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Updated on 06/22/22
White chocolate truffles

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Prep: 60 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Chill Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Total: 3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Yield: 24 truffles
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
353 Calories
23g Fat
35g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 154mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

When it comes to candy, a chocolate truffle is considered one of the most decadent confections on the planet. But dark chocolate truffles aren't the only player in the game—you also can make these delectable candies with white chocolate. This easy recipe for silky-smooth white chocolate truffles is a great one to have in your culinary repertoire for holidays and parties.

Because white chocolate is used, and it has such a neutral flavor, you can add different flavorings and mix-ins to create an endless variety. They can be rolled in confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder, or dipped in dark or white chocolate to be more stable at room temperature.

Normally, the best chocolate you can find is recommended for candy making, but truffles have a better end result when made with white or dark chocolate chips as opposed to chocolate bars because the stabilizers in the chips help the truffles to set up firmer and hold their shape. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips, or coarsely chopped white chocolate

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon extract of choice, or 1 teaspoon liqueur of choice, optional

  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 pound white chocolate candy coating

  • Chopped nuts, optional topping

  • Shaved coconut, optional topping

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for white chocolate truffles

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  2. Place the white chocolate chips, butter, heavy cream, and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Because white chocolate is prone to overheating, it’s a good idea to stop heating it before all the chips are melted, and simply stir until the residual heat melts all the chocolate.

    Melting white chocolate chips, butter and heavy cream
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  3. If you are using any flavorings or liqueurs, stir them in until well mixed.

    Add flavor

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  4. Place plastic wrap over the top of the white chocolate and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 2 hours.

    Place plastic wrap over white chocolate

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  5. Use a teaspoon or a small candy scoop to form small 1-inch balls.

    Scoop truffles and form into balls

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  6. Dust your hands with confectioners' sugar and roll the truffles between your palms to make them round.

    Dust hand with sugar

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  7. Place the balls on a waxed or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate while you prepare the white candy coating.

    Place truffles on parchment paper

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  8. Place the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating.

    Place candy coating in bowl

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  9. Use dipping tools or a fork to dip a white chocolate truffle into the white coating. Hold it over the bowl so the excess coating can drip down back into the bowl, then place it back on the baking sheet.

    Dip a white chocolate truffle into coating

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  10. If you want to top the truffles with anything, like sprinkles, nuts, or coconut, do it right away before the white chocolate sets.

    Top truffles

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  11. Repeat this process with the remaining truffles. Refrigerate the tray briefly, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the white coating is set.

    White chocolate truffles

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Recipe Variations

  • White chocolate truffles can be rolled in finely chopped nuts, crushed cookies, finely chopped candies, shredded coconut, finely chopped dried fruit, sprinkles, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar, or even colored coarse or fine sugar.
  • You can also change the color and flavor to fit any occasion. For example, at Christmas, roll the truffles in crushed peppermints to achieve a candy cane look. For Valentine's Day, add a few drops of red food coloring to the melted chocolate that is specially made for candies (make sure it's oil based, otherwise the chocolate will seize and turn grainy and clumpy) and roll in crushed cinnamon candies.

How to Store and Freeze

  • For the best taste and texture, serve the truffles at room temperature. 
  • If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, these homemade white chocolate truffles can last for up to two weeks.
  • If you want to make truffles ahead of time, they can be frozen. The downside is that they might develop a white discoloration known as a "bloom" caused by condensation and temperature changes making it out of temper. (But fear not, the bloom doesn't affect the taste at all, and it will be less obvious with white chocolate.) To freeze, place truffles in an airtight container, separated by layers of waxed paper or parchment paper. Pop the container in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then place them in the freezer for up to six months.
  • Defrost the truffles in the storage container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove them to a countertop and let them come to room temperature before you unwrap them. Always eat truffles at room temperature.