Make these chocolates to give as gifts or for a fun weekend project. Split the ganache into a few bowls and add a couple of different flavourings if you like.
Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 30 truffles (easily halved)
INGREDIENTS
300g white chocolate, chopped
120ml double cream
30g unsalted butter
½ tsp rose water, 2 tsp vanilla paste, or 1-2 tbsp liqueur of your choice (brandy, Cointreau or hazelnut liqueur work well)
To decorate
200g white chocolate, chopped
finely chopped pistachios, desiccated coconut, cocoa, or sprinkles
METHOD
- 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.
Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com
