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