Ingredients
For the Ganache Filling:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
For the Coating:
- 10 oz white chocolate (for dipping)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or cocoa butter (for smooth melting)
- Blueberry powder or edible glitter (for decoration, optional)
- Fresh blueberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Blueberry Ganache
- Cook the Blueberries
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add blueberries and sugar.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries release their juices and soften.
- Mash with a fork or blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove skins and seeds (optional for a smoother filling).
- Melt the White Chocolate
- Place 8 oz of finely chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a separate saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Combine and Chill
- Stir the white chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Add strained blueberry puree, vanilla, butter, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix well, then cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
Step 2: Shape the Truffles
- Scoop and Roll
- Once the ganache is firm, use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out portions.
- Roll each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for 30 minutes to set.
Step 3: Coat with White Chocolate
- Melt the Coating
- Melt 10 oz of white chocolate with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or cocoa butter over a double boiler or in short microwave bursts.
- Stir until smooth.
- Dip the Truffles
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate.
- Let excess chocolate drip off, then place it on a parchment-lined tray.
- Before the coating hardens, sprinkle with blueberry powder, edible glitter, or a fresh blueberry on top.
- Chill to Set
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the coating is completely firm.
Notes
Decorating & Garnishing Ideas
These truffles are already stunning, but you can make them even more special with these extra touches:
- Drizzle with extra white chocolate for a professional finish.
- Dust with powdered sugar or edible glitter for a magical effect.
- Top with fresh blueberries for a vibrant pop of color.
- Roll in finely crushed freeze-dried blueberries for an extra fruity touch.