Perfect Pink Champagne Truffles
Delicate pink champagne truffles made with creamy white chocolate ganache, offering a luxurious yet easy homemade treat perfect for celebrations and gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pink champagne, chilled
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
- Edible pink dust or freeze-dried raspberry powder for coating
Instructions
- Finely chop 12 ounces (340 g) of white chocolate into small, even pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Gently heat 1/3 cup (80 ml) of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges (about 2-3 minutes). Do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then gently stir with a rubber spatula until smooth and glossy. If lumps remain, warm briefly over a double boiler while stirring.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons (28 g) softened unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly fold in 1/4 cup (60 ml) chilled pink champagne gently to preserve fizz and maintain a silky texture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion ganache balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. If too soft, chill again to firm up.
- Roll each truffle gently in edible pink dust or freeze-dried raspberry powder for a pink shimmer finish, or dust with powdered sugar for a classic look.
- Refrigerate coated truffles for another 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
Use premium white chocolate for best results. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use dairy-free chocolate. Fold champagne gently to preserve fizz. Chill ganache thoroughly before scooping. Truffles can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 1 i
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
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