Sweet Recipe Chocolate Lavender Truffles
Generally speaking, candy can be tricky to make, but truffles are not that complicated. The recipe below for chocolate lavender truffles comes from the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm. It is easy to follow and the results are delicious. Serve the truffles for dessert or wrap them in an attractive container to offer as holiday gifts.
The Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm is a family operation with multiple generations helping with all the phases from planting to the final products. Leveraging the hot, dry summers in British Columbia, Canada they grow lavender, herbes de Provence (rosemary, thyme, oregano), spearmint, lemon verbena and other botanicals at the farm.
The McFadden family is dedicated to environmental stewardship, supporting local businesses and quality production. They create over 50 products, which include bath & beauty, culinary items, and aromatherapy. All the products from the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm are packaged in eco-friendly containers. Order online for shipping across Canada (flat rate shipping $11.95 | free shipping over $75). Alternatively, if you are in the area, stop by as they offer curbside pickup on select days.
Chocolate-Lavender Truffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup cream
- 2 tbsp Dried Lavender Buds (chopped) or 3-4 drops culinary grade lavender essential oil
- ½ lb bittersweet chopped into ½” chunks
- ½ lb Semi-sweet Chocolate chopped into ½” chunks
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Bring the cream and lavender buds (or essential oil) to a boil. Turn the stove off and remove the pot from the hot element. Allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes, and then strain out the lavender.
- Reheat the cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth and melted. Stir in the softened butter.
- Chill in the fridge until solid.
- Combine cocoa powder and icing sugar in a bowl and mix well with a fork.
- Scoop out the truffle mixture with a melon baller or a spoon and form the truffles by rolling them between your hands. Drop each one into the bowl with the cocoa powder & icing sugar mixture, then toss until completely covered.
- Remove and store covered in a cool dry place.
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