Description
These White Chocolate Champagne Truffles are a decadent and elegant dessert featuring a smooth white chocolate ganache infused with delicate champagne flavor, coated in a silky white chocolate shell and decorated with sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations such as New Year's or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache
- 12 oz finely chopped white chocolate
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup Champagne
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
Coating
- 1½ cups white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon Crisco shortening
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate: Place the finely chopped white chocolate in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
- Make Ganache: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream and champagne over low-medium heat. Stir occasionally and allow the mixture to come to a simmer, then remove from heat immediately.
- Combine Ganache Ingredients: Pour the hot champagne-cream mixture over the chopped white chocolate and stir immediately until smooth and silky.
- Add Butter: Add the unsalted butter to the ganache, stirring until fully melted and incorporated. Transfer the ganache to a separate container and chill in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes, ensuring not to exceed 1 hour.
- Melt Coating Chocolate: Towards the end of the chill time, set up a double boiler and melt white chocolate wafers with occasional stirring until almost smooth. Add Crisco shortening and stir until silky and fully melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Form Truffles: Scoop chilled ganache using a 1-inch cookie scoop. Roll each portion into a smooth ball with your palms and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all ganache is used.
- Dip Truffles: Using dipping tools or two forks, dip each truffle ball into the melted white chocolate coating, ensuring an even, smooth layer covers each one.
- Decorate: Place coated truffles back on parchment paper and immediately top with decorative sprinkles. Repeat with all truffles.
- Chill to Set: Return the decorated truffles to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Do not over-chill ganache; it should be firm enough to scoop but still pliable for shaping.
- Crisco helps thin the melting wafers for a smoother coating and better shine.
- If you do not have Champagne, a sparkling wine or non-alcoholic sparkling juice can be substituted.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days.
- For easier handling, keep your hands cool and dry while rolling truffles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
