A classic French dessert that will transport you straight to the snowy Alps. Give them time to cool and set—they’re well worth the wait.
“Les truffes au chocolat—a chocolate truffle—is a sweet that French people are very fond of, that is typically eaten at Christmastime with family and loved ones…or all year round! This bite-sized chocolate candy was created at the end of the 19th century by Louis Dufour, a chef from Chambéry in the Alps. It is now enjoyed and cherished all over France—and all over the world!”
- PHILIPPE ETIENNE, AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE
🇫🇷 France: Chocolate Truffles with Matcha Tea
Equipment
- Large Metal Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Sifter
- Shallow mold wrapped with cellophane
Ingredients
- 1.25 Cups Dark Chocolate (300 g)
- 1.25 Cups Heavy Cream (30 cl)
- 1/3 Cups Honey (40 gr)
- 1.25 tsp Matcha Tea (5 gr)
- 1 Cup Cocoa Powder (200 gr)
- Hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Pour heavy cream and honey into a small saucepan. Put it on over heat to bring to a slight boil.
- In the meantime, put the chocolate into a salad bowl and crush it to small cubes.
- Add matcha to the heavy cream and honey mixture. Pour over chocolate. Wait 1-2 minutes for chocolate to melt then mix together.
- Add butter to the bowl one at a time, stirring constantly.
- Pour mixture into the mold and tap lightly on the counter to remove any bubbles. Wrap the top of the mold with the cellophane (see video). Place into fridge over night.
- Cut into squares, then roll in cocoa powder.
- You can add maple syrup, matcha powder, and hazelnut if desired.