White Chocolate Truffle Recipe

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This white chocolate truffle is reminiscent of an elegant and iconic Ferrero recipe. Delicate vanilla wafers, rich white chocolate and flaky coconut meld together with a crunchy almond center for a show-stopping Raffaello-like chocolate confection.
Utensils Dessert
Globe Italian
4
ingredients
10
steps
70
minutes
Chef Davide always found the place where he could best express himself, communicate, and have fun was the kitchen. He began working in kitchens at age 16 and moved to Europe to explore different cuisines firsthand after graduating. He quickly landed at a culinary academy in Italy and graduated with honors. Chef Davide has since donned many chef hats, including those as a private chef, consultant, instructor and entrepreneur.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
100 g
white chocolate
90 g
vanilla wafers, about 12 medium wafers
4 tblsp
coconut flakes
15
almonds

Directions 10 steps | 70 Minutes

Step 1

In a small pot over low heat, melt the white chocolate, about 2 minutes.

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Step 2

In the jar of a blender or a food processor, add the vanilla wafers and pulverize the wafers into medium-fine crumbs.

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Step 3

In a cold bowl, combine the melted white chocolate and the wafer crumbs. (See notes.)

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Step 4

Transfer the mixture into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes. 

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Step 5

Scoop one tablespoon of the white chocolate mixture into your hand and compact it together.

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Step 6

Create a divot and place an almond in the center.

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Step 7

Roll the white chocolate mixture in between your palms to create a spherical shape. If the white chocolate is too sticky, try moistening the palms of your hands before rolling. Repeat with the remaining white chocolate mixture.

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Step 8

Dip the white chocolate sphere into the coconut flakes, rolling it back to a spherical shape if needed. Repeat with the remaining white chocolate truffles.

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Step 9

Refrigerate the white chocolate truffles for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Step 10

Enjoy!

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Notes:

  • The sweetness of your white chocolate truffle will depend on the sweetness of your chocolate and wafer.
  • The recipe can be customized with lots of different ingredients such as coffee powder, dark chocolate and pistachios.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
556
FAT
26.6 g
PROTEIN
5.7 g
CARBS
75.3 g

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Chris E.

Chris

15 Jul 2022

Absolutely fantastic. This is a fun and easy recipe to get the kids involved!

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Carmela G.

Carmela

12 Jul 2022

This is a show stopper White Chocolate Truffle Recipe. Very elegant.

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