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Passionfruit White Chocolate Truffles

Indulge in these delightful Passionfruit White Chocolate Truffles that combine luscious white chocolate with bright passionfruit for a tropical treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the truffles
  • 200 g white chocolate (good quality) Finely chopped for melting.
  • 1/4 cup pure cream Warmed in a saucepan.
  • 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp Fresh or canned.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 200 g shortbread (crushed)
For decoration
  • 100 g white chocolate (extra, for decoration) Melted for drizzling.
  • 1 cup flaked almonds (lightly crushed) For garnishing.
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (toasted) For garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the 200g of white chocolate.
  2. Warm the cream in a heavy-based saucepan over low heat until it just begins to boil.
  3. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate; stir once and let it rest for a minute.
  4. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  5. Add the passionfruit pulp, vanilla, sea salt, and crushed shortbread to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
  6. Transfer to a shallow dish and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours until firm.
Forming and Decorating
  1. Scoop out portions and roll them into balls, placing them on a tray lined with baking paper.
  2. Refrigerate for an additional hour.
  3. Melt the extra 100g of white chocolate and drizzle it over the cold truffles.
  4. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and coconut before the chocolate sets.

Notes

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days. For deeper flavor, consider adding lemon zest or coconut extract.