Lavender Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Delight in the elegant fusion of floral lavender and rich chocolate in these Lavender Chocolate Truffles. Featuring a luscious lavender-infused ganache encased in smooth semi-sweet chocolate, these truffles are beautifully decorated with purple sprinkles and dried lavender florets, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache
- 115 g (4 oz) white chocolate, chopped
- 60 g (2 oz) purple candy melts
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) cream
- 10 – 12 drops food-grade lavender oil
Chocolate Shell
- 450 g (16 oz) plain (semi-sweet) chocolate, chopped, divided
Decoration
- Purple hundreds and thousands (nonpareils)
- Violet sugar sprinkles
- Dried lavender florets
- Mini paper cupcake cases
Instructions
- Make the lavender ganache: Place white chocolate, purple candy melts, and cream into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt on low power in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until smooth and fully melted. Stir in 10 to 12 drops of food-grade lavender oil until combined. Chill the ganache in the freezer for one hour to set.
- Prepare the truffle bases: After the ganache has chilled, line a mini muffin tin with paper cases. Melt half (225 g) of the plain semi-sweet chocolate. Spoon about two tablespoons of the melted chocolate into each paper case to form a base. Then add one tablespoon of the chilled lavender ganache on top of the chocolate base. Place the tin in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Finish the truffles: Melt the remaining half (225 g) of semi-sweet chocolate. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of this melted chocolate over the ganache layer in each paper case to fully cover it. Gently tap the muffin tin on the countertop to flatten the tops. Decorate with purple hundreds and thousands, violet sugar sprinkles, and dried lavender florets as desired. Return to the refrigerator until the truffles are completely firm. Once set, carefully peel off the paper cases before serving.
Notes
- Ensure to use only food-grade lavender oil to avoid any bitterness or toxicity.
- Chocolate melting is best done in short bursts in the microwave to prevent burning.
- Chilling the ganache and the truffles between steps helps to create defined layers and ease handling.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, adjust the number of lavender oil drops carefully.
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