A Tasty Winter Recipe from DōMatcha®
Indulge in the perfect harmony of bold and earthy flavors with these Matcha Dusted Dark Chocolate Truffles. Rich, velvety dark chocolate meets premium matcha in this elegant treat. Whether you're looking to impress guests or savor a quiet moment of luxury, these truffles offer a sophisticated twist on a classic confection.
The wonderful thing about chocolate truffles is that they’re relatively easy to make, do not require any baking, and you can easily make your own adjustments by adding your own custom flare. Whether it’s making a special pattern with the matcha dusting or including an extra special ingredient, feel free to use this recipe as a guide to making your own special winter treat.
Makes 24 Servings
3/4 cup heavy cream (vegan alternative: coconut cream)
1 egg yolk, room temperature, beaten (vegan alternative: 1/4 cup aquafaba)
10 ounces 70% cacao bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup Manuka honey
6 ounces 62% cacao semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 ounces natural cocoa powder
3 teaspoons DōMatcha®1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
1. In a large heavy saucepan, bring heavy cream to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly whisk in the egg yolk.
2. Add in the chopped bittersweet chocolate and stir until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Stir in the Manuka honey.
3. Transfer mixture to a glass bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for at least five hours. This is the perfect time to make a warm cup of matcha tea and relax.
4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small ice cream scooper form 24 truffle balls and evenly place on the baking sheet. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Melt semisweet chocolate in a double boiler. Using a fork, immerse the ganache balls into the melted chocolate one at a time and completely coat them. Return them to the parchment lined baking sheet and cool until chocolate is almost hard.
6. Spread cocoa powder in a thin layer on a flat plate. Roll the ganache balls in the powder until completely coated. Sprinkling 1/8 teaspoon of DōMatcha® over the top.
Your delicious truffles are now ready to enjoy. Best served at winter gatherings with friends and family or a cozy night in. If you really want to up your holiday matcha treats, why not enjoy it with a warm cup of Matcha White Hot Chocolate or Matcha Latte? There are plenty of great recipes out there that we can’t wait to share with you.