Description

Delight in these exquisite Honey Lavender White Chocolate Truffles, combining the delicate floral notes of lavender with the sweetness of honey and creamy white chocolate. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert or a luxurious treat that sets beautifully in the refrigerator and is finished by dipping in smooth white chocolate.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 cups white chocolate pieces
½ cup heavy cream
5 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
2 tablespoons honey

Optional Ingredients

1 drop violet food coloring (if desired)
1 drop royal blue food coloring (if desired)
1 drop super red food coloring (if desired)

Coating

2 cups white chocolate (melted or tempered for dipping)
Powdered sugar (for coating hands)

Instructions

Prepare Chocolate Base: Place 2 cups of white chocolate pieces into a medium bowl and set aside.
Infuse Cream: Combine ½ cup heavy cream and 5 teaspoons dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until bubbles appear around the edges, then remove from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
Strain and Melt: Strain the lavender-infused cream into the bowl with the white chocolate pieces. Melt the chocolate mixture by microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, or by using a bain-marie, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Add Honey and Coloring: Stir in 2 tablespoons honey to the melted mixture. If desired, add one drop each of violet, royal blue, and super red food coloring and mix well to achieve a subtle tint.
Chill Mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into a clean pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until the mixture is firm and set.
Portion Truffles: Use a small cookie scoop or a 1½ teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop out portions of the set mixture. Coat your hands lightly with powdered sugar and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
Freeze Truffles: Place the rolled truffles in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until cold and firm for dipping.
Dip in White Chocolate: Dip each chilled truffle into melted or tempered white chocolate, then place them on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan.
Set and Serve: Allow the dipped truffles to set at room temperature until the chocolate coating hardens, then serve or store appropriately.

Notes

If you prefer, the food coloring can be omitted; these truffles are delicious even without added color.
Use good quality white chocolate for best flavor and texture.
Tempering the white chocolate for dipping will give the coating a shiny finish and snap.
Store truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative, but the flavor will be slightly different.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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