White Chocolate Coconut Citrus Truffles Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate, cream and butter in a heatproof bowl over a small pan of just simmering water, or in the microwave in short blasts, stirring regularly. Stir in any flavourings you like (add them gradually and taste the mix, the flavour will be stronger when chilled). Transfer to a small baking dish or shallow container and chill until set, about 4 hrs or overnight.
• Using a large melon baller or a heaped teaspoon, scoop truffles from the set mixture, or using clean hands briefly roll between your palms, then transfer to a lined baking tray. Chill in the freezer for 30 mins to firm up.
• To decorate, melt the chocolate the same way as in step 1, leave to cool a little, then drop the chilled truffles into the chocolate and lift out with a fork. Put back on a lined baking tray and sprinkle over any toppings, if using, and chill again in the fridge for 1-2 hrs, or freeze for 30 mins if you're in a rush, until set. Store in a cool place or in the fridge until giving as a present or eating.

WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In large heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, heat chocolate, stirring, until half is melted. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, in saucepan, heat cream with butter just until butter melts and bubbles form around edge of pan. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla and coconut extract. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Using melon baller or teaspoon, drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto 2 waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Gently roll each to round off completely. Freeze until hard, about 1 hour. (Make-ahead: Cover and freeze for up to 1 day.).
• Coating: Toast coconut on baking sheet in 375°F (190°C) oven, stirring twice, until light golden, 10 minutes. Let cool.
• In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt half of the chocolate, stirring. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Remove 1 pan of the truffles from freezer; using 2 forks, dip each into chocolate, tapping forks on edge of bowl to remove excess. Roll in coconut. Return to waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until coating is hardened, 2 hours.
• In clean bowl, repeat with remaining chocolate, truffles and coconut. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container; refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.) Place in paper candy cups.
• Tip: If all of the chocolate does not melt after hot cream mixture has been added, place bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water and whisk until smooth.

WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place chocolate, butter and cream in a heatproof bowl. Stir to coat.
• Heat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Leave to cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
• Once the ganache has become firm, use a cookie scoop to spoon out roughly one level tablespoon of ganache per truffle. Roll smooth using your hands.
• Drop the truffles in the coconut and roll around, pressing the coconut onto the truffle using your hands, before setting on a plate. Continue with remaining truffles. Store in the fridge.

WHITE CHOCOLATE LEMON TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Add the white chocolate chips to a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add lemon zest. Stir in the heavy cream and let it come up to temperature until just before it is boiling.
• Pour the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over the white chocolate chips. Add the lemon and vanilla extract. Add the food coloring, then stir until the mixture is smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate the chocolate chip mixture until it is firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
• Scoop 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of the chocolate chip mixture and form into balls, then roll the balls in the powdered sugar.
• Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour before enjoying them.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment. Beat butter, coconut cream, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in sugar until just combined. Beat in shredded sweetened coconut just until combined. Cover and chill, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• Roll mixture into 43 (1-inch) balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze 30 minutes.
• Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl in microwave 30 seconds; stir. Continue to microwave and stir in 10 second intervals until melted and smooth. Place one chilled coconut ball on the tines of a fork and dip into melted chocolate, tapping off excess; return to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining coconut balls. Sprinkle tops lightly with coconut. Chill until set, 10 to 15 minutes. Store truffles, refrigerated, in airtight containers up to 1 week.

WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT CITRUS TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Combine coconut cream, white chocolate & citrus rinds in a microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave uncovered on medium heat for 1 minute, stir.
• Repeat process until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth.
• Cover & refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Roll rounded teaspoons of mixture into balls, roll in coconut flakes & refrigerate until firm.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CITRUS TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place the white chocolate in a large bowl.
• Place the cream and citrus zests in a small saucepan and simmer until bubbles appear around the sides of the pan.
• Remove from the heat and cover. Let the cream sit for 30 minutes to infuse and absorb the citrus aromas.
• Melt the white chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.
• Return the cream to the heat briefly to warm it, then pour it through a strainer over the white chocolate. Stir gently to combine.
• Cover the ganache with cling wrap and allow to cool to room temperature. Once it has cooled, place the bowl in the refrigerator to firm up, for 4 hours or overnight.
• Once firm enough to shape, spoon 1-inch balls of ganache onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for remaining ganache and place the tray of truffles in the freezer to set for 2 hours.
• Dust your hands with powdered sugar, then roll the scooped truffles into round shapes. Return to the freezer for another 2 hours to make them firm enough to dip in melted chocolate.
• Temper the white chocolate , or alternately, melt the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening. Dip the firm centers in the melted chocolate using dipping tools or two forks. Wipe the excess chocolate on the rim of the bowl, and place the dipped truffle back on the baking sheet.
• While chocolate is still wet, garnish with slivers of candied lemon or orange peel.

WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• 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.
• If you are using any flavorings or liqueurs, stir them in until well mixed.
• Place plastic wrap over the top of the white chocolate and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 2 hours.
• Use a teaspoon or a small candy scoop to form small 1-inch balls.
• Dust your hands with confectioners' sugar and roll the truffles between your palms to make them round.
• Place the balls on a waxed or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate while you prepare the white candy coating.
• Place the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating.
• 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.
• If you want to top the truffles with anything, like sprinkles, nuts, or coconut, do it right away before the white chocolate sets.
• Repeat this process with the remaining truffles. Refrigerate the tray briefly, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the white coating is set.