Smooth, sweet and creamy white chocolate truffles with a hit of matcha. These three-ingredient matcha truffles are the perfect handmade gift for Valentine's Day.

The perfect truffle recipe for Valentine's Day

Are you looking for something to give your significant other, friends or family this Valentine's Day? These green tea truffles are so easy to make it's not even funny. On top of that they are sooo delicious. Smooth, creamy and a slight bitterness from the matcha to balance it out.

I've uploaded so much Valentine's Day content up until this point, but nothing chocolate! It isn't Valentines day without some chocolate and this is the perfect treat.

Me and Valentine's Day

And if you're wondering why I am creating so much Valentine's day content? Well I don't have anyone to spend it with so I might as well use the time to make more recipes for you guys. And of course I am in a long term relationship with desserts 🥰

Three Ingredient Matcha White Chocolate Truffles

What is Matcha?

Matcha is essentially ground dried green tea leaves. Originating in Japan, this tea is smooth, bitter and a great antioxidant. It has so many great health properties with abilities to promote heart and liver health, prevent cancer, boost brain health and metabolism, etc. And on top of all that it tastes delicious! Whether it be in a latte or truffles once you fall for the slightly bitter taste of matcha there is no going back.

Types of Matcha

When it comes to matcha there are two distinct types. Culinary grade and ceremonial grade. Ceremonial grade matcha is made from the youngest matcha leaves. The result is a very fine powder with a delicate taste and vibrant green colour! This kind of matcha powder is usually consumed as a drink with hot water so you can truly experience the flavour.

On the other hand there is culinary grade matcha, which is predominantly used for cooking! It's a little more bitter, and a little less vibrant in colour, but it pairs amazingly with ingredients like milk for lattes. Of course there are other grades within the "culinary" matcha and the prices vary accordingly.

I am lucky enough to have access to premium culinary grade and ceremonial grade matcha because I love it so much, but any kind of matcha you can get your hands on will work in these truffles!

How to make the perfect chocolate truffles

There are a couple of things to keep in mind when making chocolate truffles.

Do not overheat chocolate

It is easy to overheat chocolate when melting it in the microwave. When you over heat chocolate and cream together it can cause the cream to spilt, causing an oily mess.

I found the best way to melt the chocolate and cream together is to combine them and heat for exactly 30 seconds in the microwave. Once you take it out let it sit for a minute or so, and then stir. Even if there are chunks of chocolate left in the ganache keep stirring. This will allow the residual heat to melt the chocolate and create a smooth ganache.

Chill the ganache

Chilling the ganache is the most important step as it allows the mixture to come to a consistency where it can be rolled into balls. The longer you chill the mixture the better, as it increases it's stability, but a minimum of 2 hours is essential!

Work quickly

It is important when rolling the truffles to work quickly. If you have warm hands even more so! The truffles are of a delicate texture, and if held for too long they will melt.

If you find it melting, drop it in the matcha powder, give it a quick roll and then continue. The matcha powder will temporarily prevent it from melting all over your hands.

As soon as you are done rolling place them in the fridge to firm up. Once they are firm you can give them another quick roll to get that perfect round shape.

Let's Get Cooking

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