White Chocolate Truffles may seem daunting to make, but they are actually rather simple. And, to add some extra sparkle to your truffles, why not shake up some Lemon Sugar? It really is as easy as shaking a jar. So come on… let’s tempt our sweet tooth together.
Thanks to Wholesome Sweeteners for sponsoring this recipe and post.
I have always loved white chocolate. I know it isn’t technically “chocolate.” It’s mainly just sugar and cocoa butter… simple yet rich sweetness.
Earlier, I shared with you my recipe for making one of my favorite chocolate treats… Coconut Oil Dark Chocolate. And I also showed you how to make Ganache Truffles, with these Dark Chocolate Peppermint Kahlua Truffles.
So now I thought I would show you how to make your own white chocolate – from cocoa butter and powdered sugar – and then how to turn your white chocolate into White Chocolate Ganache Truffles.
To make your white chocolate truffles even more spectacular, I am sharing a super simple way to turn your granulated sugar into Lemon Sugar for an incredible coating.
Yes, this post is as delicious as it looks… so lets get started.
How to Make White Chocolate
You may be surprised how simple it is to make white chocolate. In fact, the hardest part may be to find a place to buy food grade cocoa butter. I wasn’t able to find any in our local grocery stores or at our local health food store, but I did buy some from a cake decorating store nearby. They only sold them in small 1.5 ounce containers though and each one was almost $3. Definitely not an economical way to go.
But if you plan ahead, you can purchase food grade cocoa butter online. It will probably be easier and cheaper.
Once you have your cocoa butter, just grab your best powdered sugar, some dry milk powder, and you are ready to go.
For this recipe, I used Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Powdered Sugar.
Since I tried Wholesome Sweeteners organic sugars this fall, I am in love with them. I was so happy to find that both my local grocery store and health food store carries their products and now I reach for them every time.
- If you have a double boiler, pull it out and add an inch or two of water. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can rest a pot or bowl on top of pot of water. Just make sure that the water in the pot doesn’t touch the smaller pot/bowl.
- Bring the water to a boil and then turn down the heat so it doesn’t heat the top pot too harshly.
- Add in your cocoa butter and melt, stirring often.
- Once the cocoa butter is melted whisk in your powdered sugar, powdered milk, a pinch of salt, a few drops of vanilla extract and continue to whisk until smooth.
- Pour into molds or even just a parchment lined bowl or dish.
- Refrigerate for an hour or so and you will have your very own homemade white chocolate.
How to Make Lemon Sugar
While your chocolate is firming up, take a few minutes to make some lemon sugar.
It is so fun and so easy to make colored and flavored sugars. Once you try it, you will be hooked. You might even start coloring and flavoring sugar for other recipes.
All you need is your favorite granulated sugar, lemon essential oil or extract, and yellow food coloring.
If you are concerned about food dyes, you can purchase natural food coloring.
For my Lemon Sugar pictured here I used Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Sugar, doTERRA lemon essential oil, and some yellow food coloring.
I put about a cup of sugar in a small jar, added two drops of lemon oil and two or three drops of yellow food coloring, and shook vigorously until all of the oil and color had dispersed evenly.
How to Make White Chocolate Truffles
It is time to make our White Chocolate Ganache Truffles.
There are a couple different methods I have seen online used to make white chocolate truffles. With one method, the bloggers have melted their white chocolate first and then added warm cream and soft butter to the chocolate and mixed to form the ganache base for the truffle.
The other method, which I have used here, is more similar to the traditional way of making a chocolate ganache.
In this method, you heat the cream until it is just about to boil and then pour it on the chocolate.
After several minutes of gently stirring, the chocolate mixture forms a smooth, creamy ganache.
Since white chocolate is trickier to melt than dark chocolate, you may need some additional heat to melt the chocolate. So you may want to use a double boiler or a bowl on top of a pot of hot water to help ease the melting and mixing process.
Be very careful to not over heat your chocolate and cream.
If you go above 110* F your chocolate will separate. If you do overheat it and it starts to separate, add some cold cream and gently stir.
I find it is best to just have hot water in the double boiler and have the heat turned off the stove. You can read these posts on Crafty Baking for excellent information on Ganache and chocolate Problems and Solutions.
Also, since it can be difficult to melt the white chocolate evenly, it is helpful to first finely chop your white chocolate to make melting quicker and easier.
I did not chop my white chocolate in this batch that I photographed and it so it was more difficult to melt the white chocolate evenly.
You might notice from the photo that I also used some butter in my recipe to increase the creaminess of my ganache.
COOKING TIP: When you are mixing your ganache, it is very important not to over mix and not to add air as you stir. Stir evenly and slowly and if you use a blender, use an immersion blender so that the blender head can stay under the surface.
To add to the lemon flavor of my sugar, I also added some freshly squeezed lemon juice to my white chocolate ganache. I am in love with lemon.
Once the ganache was mixed, I allowed it to cool a bit at room temperature and then I gently blended it with my immersion blender to add a bit more lightness and fluffiness to the ganache truffles.
Then I poured into a dish to allow it to cool and firm up in the fridge.
When the ganache was firm, I scooped out small scoops about two teaspoons in size.
I rolled them in my hands to form balls. This is a bit of a messy task and dropping the balls into some sugar can help out the process.
When the truffle balls are smooth and round, roll gently in the lemon sugar.
Return to the fridge to firm up again.
Before serving, let your truffles warm up at room temperature for about twenty minutes.
White Chocolate Truffles with Lemon Sugar
Ingredients
For Homemade White Chocolate
- 6 ounces cocoa butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar we use Organic Powdered Sugar from Wholesome Sweeteners
- 1 1/2 tsp powdered milk
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
For Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar we use Organic Sugar from Wholesome Sweeteners
- 2 drops of lemon essential oil or extract
- 2-3 drops of yellow food coloring
For Ganache Truffles
- 8 ounces of finely chopped white chocolate as prepared using above ingredients or ready made
- 1 Tbsp butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
To Make White Chocolate
- Melt cocoa butter
- Add powdered sugar, powdered milk, salt, and vanilla extract
- Whisk until smooth
- Pour into molds or dish
- Refrigerate until firm, about 40 min-1hr
To Make Topping
- Put sugar, lemon oil, and food coloring in a jar with a lid
- Shake vigorously until well combined
To Make Ganache Truffles
- Heat cream until just about to boil
- Finely chop chocolate and place along with butter in double boiler or heat safe bowl over hot, but not boiling, water
- Pour warm cream onto chocolate and allow to sit for a few moments
- Begin to slowly and evenly stir, taking care to not over heat mixture as chocolate melts
- When smooth, add lemon juice and stir to combine, do not over mix
- Allow to cool slightly and thicken then blend with an immersion blender (optional step)
- Pour into a bowl or shallow dish and refrigerate to cool
- When firm, scoop out in 2 tsp size scoops and form into balls by rolling in hands, using sugar to help form balls if necessary
- Once balls are smooth and round, roll in lemon sugar topping
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Written and photographed by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom.
Please Note: I received product from Wholesome Sweeteners to review and test out in my kitchen, along with compensation for my time to create and publish these original recipes. All opinions are entirely my own. We first published this post on February 5, 2015. It’s been a fan favorite, so we’ve updated the post to share with you again.
I waaaaant! I bet these are delicious. THis looks soooo good!
Love your recipe! It sounds like the perfect snack/dessert! Can’t wait to try it!
These are really amazing! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Wow!
An amazing recipe that’ll guaranty an amazing experience. Variety is the spice of life. The mere unusual chocolate color appeals to me. However, from my stance as a pet lover, parent, and content writer, keep anything chocolate out of the reach of your dog(s).
Chocolate contain toxins that are harmful to dogs. As a matter of fact, be certain any food consumed by your canine buddy has no adverse effect on him.
So many times, dogs cannot decipher between “what appeals to them” and “what is good for them”. Once again, great job with this article and site at large!
OMG, I need these in my life. I love lemon and white chocolate. Excuse me while I drool.
Sometimes when I’m craving something sweet I don’t always want chocolate. These are perfect.
I saw this on your Instagram and thought, “Wow! These look so incredibly delicious.” Seriously, these are sheer perfection and I know my husband would love them.
I am a huge fan of chocolate and have to admit have never tried this particular taste. It looks sinfully wonderful. I noticed that you are following me on BlogLovin – I updated my blog and like to invite you to follow me on the new site via Bloglovin
How beautiful and yummy. I’d love to eat these. I know I won’t make them, but want to eat them.
Yummy combination of flavors! They look beautiful.
The lemon flavor elevates this truffle!
This look very yummy. I think that I would get in trouble if I had these in my house. I would eat them all up.
Can’t wait to try these! I love lemon.
These look delicious Ill have to make them when i have friends over to help me eat them!
My nephew is a lemon fan. I know he’d love these.
These look and sound delicious, something I have never attempted before
That looks so enticing. I can taste it from here. Thanks for sharing!
I love lemon, these look amazing!
I would love to make this for my grandchildren,,they would love it
I’m a big fan of white chocolate! This looks delicious!!
This sounds like a perfect recipe to try for Easter!
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
this sounds like a great recipe I would love to try it
I know I love White Chocolate, but I’ve never tried it with Lemon Sugar. I would like to give this recipe a try. It looks delicious.
I would love to try this some time…..just the name of it sounds yummy
What a lovely recipe! I love the step by step photos, looks very easy 🙂
Wow these are amazing! I’m definitely going to try making my own white chocolate!
Oh these could be trouble for me….
Those look lovely, love lemon
Those look amaaaaaazing. I love white chocolate. Beautiful photos!!
Sounds good…maybe I can get the neighbor to make these for my birthday,,,lol
These look beyond delight ! I am got to attempt to make these ! thanks for sharing !
Must be a good combination, Love to try it.
I love chocolate and lemon but I never thought to add them together. What a great recipe that I will try.
Oh my gosh this looks so delicious, I love white chocolate and lemon seems like such a good pairing for it!
This looks absolutely Devine.can hardly wait to try it.so easy to make.thanks so very much for sharing.
my mom was born in england and i grew up on lemon sugar pancakes. she also is a big fan of white chocolate. i think we have a winner for me to try for mothers day. thanks!
First off, your pictures are so great! Love that you show us step by step! This makes me want to get a double-boiler. I know I can just use a bowl, but I think it’s time to upgrade to the real thing.
Yes chocolate is all the reason you need! 😉
These look great! I have to have some now!
This looks delicious and I love how easy it is to make!
wow my two favs. together, sounds great and not to hard
These look absolutely delicious. I love white chocolate.
This recipe looks amazing and one I will have to try and soon for an upcoming party thanks for sharing.
I love the easiness of the recipe and yum! to lemon 🙂 Will have to give this one a try for hubby
omg these look absolutely DELICIOUS!!! what chocolate is my weakness. I must give this a try
These sound very sweet and tasty!
I’d rather not have the lemon.
I bet these taste so good! Everything that’s homemade tastes better! Great for family gatherings!
Wow! My mouth is watering! These look absolutely delicious! thanks for sharing! I must try this recipe!
These look not only exquisite, but easy to make as well! Thank you for all the nice large photos of the cooking process. I think I will have to borrow my mother’s double-boiler and make these for her for Mother’s Day!
This will be a fun (and tasty) activity to do with my daughters. Thanks for sharing!
I never made white chocolate before and I’d like to try, thanks for sharing this!
I can’t wait to try this. The lemon makes it sound really yummy!
Those looks so good!
Looks delicious! Pictures are great! Makes it look so much better 🙂
I want to try this. Looks great.
These look absolutely divine… Yum with a capital “Y”
The Truffles look amazing, but the “How to make White Chocolate” is great information! i didn’t realize I could do this at home. I will be making this soon.
This dessert is so beautiful and would be a wonderful and colourful addition to our Easter Dinner. Thank you so much! Lovely! 🙂
I love everything in this recipe! I am definitely going to make. I think my daughter will like it too.
How did it go? Would love to see pics! 🙂
this looks decadent!
So many people in my family will enjoy this. My mom loves lemon, and my sister adores white chocolate!
The keyboard cut off my typing. My last name is Green! I typed: So many people in my family will enjoy this. My mom loves lemon, and my sister adores white chocolate!
Oh I hope you had a chance to make them – how did it go??
These look delicious. I like the lemon sugar recipe, too.
Looks mighty yummy!
I bet that tastes as good as it looks. Thanks for the recipe.
These sound just lovely. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.
this looks like a delicious sweet treat never had truffles before
This looks soooo yummy
looks delicious but my husband and I can’t eat it for health reasons.
I would’ve never thought to combine these two together.I would definitely try it
Wow. These look incredible. I’d love to give these a try for my next girls’ night in. Thanks for sharing!
those look good
These look great
I never thought of mixing lemon and chocolate but these sound delicious
I am obsessed with both lemon and chocolate, so I figured white chocolate is the perfect way to add some lemon to my chocolate experience. 🙂
Well they are okay if you like lemon
My heart is racing!!! I’m getting ready to make my own white chocolate for the first time – I didn’t think anyone else would want to bother, but I love making things from scratch! I ordered the cocoa butter, organic. I’d like to make the white chocolate, then try these truffles – soooo amazing!!! Wow!!!
Oh way to go! Congratulations! How did it turn out???
I’m not the biggest fan of white chocolate but this looks amazing!
I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE THESE THEY LOOK AMAZING AND YUMMY
Oh wow this is making my mouth water.
I love everything lemon!
thanks for the recipe
These are very pretty but I must admit I’m not a big fan of white chocolate. I don’t consider it chocolate at all, it just tastes sweet.
Wow these look so amazing. I love lemon. I am going to have to try and make these.
So lovely!
Mouth is watering so much right now.
I love truffles and these look and sound amazing! Thank you for sharing.
I want to make these!! I pinned this recipe to save and share.
I am a huge white chocolate fan and would love to try these soon.
I love white chocolate! Can’t wait to make these. So easy!
Im not a huge lover of white chocolate but this recipe looks delicious
Oooh la la! Very impressive and decadent sounding treat 🙂
that looks so amazing good,and im not a lemon lover but i would eat this
Oh that looks so good! My whole family is a huge lemon lover! Anything lemon is always a hit here! I will have to try these for everyone!
Those look delicious!
It looks so delicious that I am almost tempted to try it…however I am diabetic
Oh so sorry Ronald! Does stevia work for diabetic diets? I do try to limit my sugar considerably in life, but then I have some special treats that break through my will power.
They look and sound amazing. I’ve never heard of making a flavored sugar like this yummmm
this looks delicious!
I love white chocolate and lemon. These sound divine!
These confections look very delectable and the illustrations in the directions are great!
These truffles sound like they are to die for!
These sound amazing!
Those look really delicious! Never thought of pairing lemon with chocolate before.
This is making my mouth water!!!! The lemon sugar itself looks so good, and especially now when we have below zero temps….it looks like summer!
This looks like a recipe I would make. Lemon is very popular at my house.
Wow this looks pretty and delicious! Great to make for a gift basket too. I can’t wait to try these. Thank you for sharing.
Looks yummy!
What an awesome recipe!! These truffles look divine! I can’t wait to make them for our next party!!
Lemon and White Chocolate sound great together. This recipe looks easy and delicious!
I will be making these!! My family will love them!!
There is just something special about lemon and chocolate.
Wow impressive treat, these are a crowd pleaser, great for parties.
Love white chocolate, and that lemon sugar is to die for! I could use the sugar on lots of things! Thank you!
Sounds good with the lemon.
wow these look so good, and i love lemon!
Since lemon is my favorite flavor this would be delectable.
I love lemon flavor. It sounds so good combined with white chocolate.