GREEN-TEA TRUFFLES

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We don't often call on white chocolate, but when we do, we've got our reasons. In this case, we use it with creamy ganache and sweetened matcha, or green-tea powder. The tea's subtle sharpness reins in the sweetness of the white chocolate, and its natural color adds an unexpected soft green hue. As for tea's antioxidant properties, there may not be enough of the green here to protect you from cancer and heart disease, but what is there can't hurt! This recipe was inspired by Mary's Chocolates of Belgium, experts in high-quality chocolates with artful designs.

Provided by Susie Norris

Categories Candy Milk/Cream Tea Chocolate Dessert Edible Gift Kidney Friendly White Chocolate

Yield Makes about 24 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups/310 g finely chopped premium white chocolate
1 1/2 cups/360 ml heavy cream
2 green-tea bags
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
About 1/4 cup/55 g matcha (Japanese green-tea powder)
3/4 cup/70 g powdered sugar
1/2 cup/15 g crispy rice cereal, crushed

Steps:

1 In a double boiler, partially melt the white chocolate over simmering water until it's semiliquid but still lumpy. Place the cream, tea bags, and salt in a heat-proof measuring cup and microwave for 1 minute. (Alternatively, heat these ingredients in a small saucepan just until they simmer, then cool for 1 minute.) Remove the tea bags. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream mixture and the melted chocolate. Add the vanilla. Keep stirring until the mixture smooths into a well-blended ganache.
2 Cool the ganache in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3 With two spoons, scoop 1-in/2.5-cm balls of the ganache onto a baking sheet. Roll the balls with your hands into smooth, uniform shapes. Chill if necessary.
4 Sift the matcha and powdered sugar together in a small bowl. Mix in the cereal. Dip each ganache ball into the matcha mixture and shake off the excess. Serve at room temperature.

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Md. Rakibul Islam

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These truffles are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and the green tea flavor is a nice change from the usual chocolate truffles.

Md Siam

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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These truffles are now my go-to dessert for parties and potlucks.

Prince Athar

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These truffles are the perfect gift for any green tea lover. They're also a great way to impress your friends at your next party.

Discord Discord

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I would definitely recommend these truffles to anyone who loves green tea or unique desserts.

Ibrahim Salaudeen

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These truffles are a bit pricey, but they're worth it. They're made with high-quality ingredients and they taste amazing.

Lalisa

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I'm not a huge fan of green tea, but these truffles were still really good. The chocolate flavor was strong enough to balance out the green tea flavor.

Abdullah Mahaar

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These truffles are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also really easy to transport, so they're great for parties or potlucks.

Tabisha Lewis

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I love that these truffles are made with matcha powder. It gives them a really nice green color and a subtle tea flavor.

Carl Sneed jr

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These truffles are a great make-ahead dessert. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Sanjok Magar

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I was a bit skeptical about these truffles at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so delicious and unique.

Marie arteaga

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These truffles are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and the green tea flavor is a nice change from the usual chocolate truffles.