Description
Silky smooth green tea truffles blend Japanese matcha’s earthy richness with sweet chocolate decadence. Luxurious ganache centers melt on your palate, offering a delicate balance of bitter and creamy notes that transport taste buds to a serene culinary landscape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons matcha green tea powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- ½ cup (50 grams) matcha powder, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gently warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat, bringing it to a steamy consistency without allowing it to boil.
- Gradually whisk the matcha powder into the heated cream, ensuring a silky, uniform texture without any lumps. Remove from heat source.
- Transfer chopped white chocolate into a heat-resistant bowl and carefully pour the warm matcha-infused cream over it. Allow the mixture to rest briefly, then softly stir until the chocolate melts completely and creates a luxurious, glossy ganache.
- Incorporate softened butter, pure vanilla extract, and a delicate touch of salt into the ganache, stirring until all ingredients harmonize seamlessly.
- Shield the ganache mixture and place in the refrigerator for approximately two hours, allowing it to solidify and develop a scoopable consistency.
- Using a spoon or compact cookie scoop, delicately form small spherical truffles. Roll each carefully between your palms to achieve a smooth, refined exterior.
- Elegantly coat each truffle by rolling them in finely sifted matcha powder, traditional cocoa powder, or delicate powdered sugar, creating an enchanting visual and textural finish.
- Chill the finished truffles for an additional half-hour to enhance their structural integrity, then serve and savor these delectable green tea confections.
Notes
- Matcha Intensity: Adjust the amount of matcha powder to control the green tea flavor, starting with less and gradually increasing to suit your taste preferences.
- Chocolate Quality: Use high-quality white chocolate with a smooth texture for the best truffle consistency and rich flavor profile.
- Smooth Rolling Technique: Wet your hands slightly with cold water to prevent the truffle mixture from sticking and create perfectly round shapes.
- Storage Tip: Keep truffles refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, allowing flavors to meld and develop over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg