Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces (340g) high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup (20g) freeze-dried raspberries, finely ground into a powder (plus more for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup (40g) freeze-dried raspberries, finely ground into a powder (for rolling)

Instructions:

  1. Grind freeze-dried raspberries into a fine powder using a food processor or blender. Set aside.
  2. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering.
  3. Place chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  4. Pour hot cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute to soften the chocolate.
  5. Gently whisk until smooth and completely melted.
  6. Stir in the softened butter, raspberry powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
  7. Pour the ganache into a shallow dish.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the ganache to prevent a skin from forming.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
  10. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out small portions of the chilled ganache.
  11. Roll each portion between your palms to form a smooth ball.
  12. Place the formed truffles on the prepared baking sheet. If truffles become too soft and difficult to handle, return them to the refrigerator for a few minutes.
  13. Place the remaining raspberry powder in a shallow bowl.
  14. Roll each truffle in the raspberry powder until fully coated.
  15. For a firmer truffle, chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator for another 15-30 minutes.
  16. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.