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White Chocolate and Rose Truffles (with a surprise inside)

February 2, 2013 By All That I'm Eating 34 Comments

Last year for Valentine’s Day I posted a three course meal; Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Risotto, Boeuf Bourguignon and Dark Chocolate Tart. They were great together for a lovely meal in but this year I wanted to make something a little romantic and very indulgent. I know Valentine’s recipes will be two a penny at the moment but my truffles are a bit different. Not least because they’re not heart shaped and look rather plain and innocent. Until you bite into one that is. 
White Chocolate and Rose Truffles
What is that in the middle of the truffle I hear you ask? Well, as love is in the air, it’s a small pink nod to St. Valentine in the form of a pomegranate seed. A nice bit of fresh texture in an otherwise melty, mellow mouthful. It takes barely any effort to put the pomegranate seed inside each one and makes such a difference to the end flavour and texture it is definitely worth it.
Grated white chocolate

You will need (for around 25 truffles):
300g white chocolate
150ml double cream
25g butter
Splash rose extract (preferably not rose water)
1 pomegranate
100g white chocolate – for dipping

Pomegranate

Start by chopping the 300g of chocolate into small chunks. Heat the double cream and butter together until hot but not boiling. Pour this over the chocolate and mix well until the chocolate has melted and it’s all nicely combined. Add a drop of rose extract, mix well and then try it to see how floral it tastes. If you’re a bit overenthusiastic with your dripping technique the end result might taste reminiscent of soap. Not really what you’re going for.

White Chocolate and Rose Truffles rolling

When you’re happy with your bouquet level spread this mixture onto a lined baking tray and leave to set in the fridge. When the mixture has set spoon a little bit into your hands and roll into a ball. Remove some of the seeds from the pomegranate and insert one into each truffle. It’s incredibly easy and satisfying. When all the truffles have been rolled and stuffed put them back onto the lined tray and into the fridge for about half an hour.
Melt the 100g of white chocolate in a bowl over some simmering water, being careful that the bowl and water do not touch. Remove from the heat when melted and drop each truffle into the chocolate one at a time, moving them around with a spoon so they get nicely coated, and then put them onto a freshly lined tray and back in the fridge until set.

White Chocolate and Rose Truffles
A lovely thing to make and an even nicer gift to receive. A little deceptive in their appearance and aroma they make a great surprise. The outside white chocolate masks the smell of the rose and there’s no clue that there’s a gem waiting inside. It’s a lovely feeling to sink your teeth into thin, crisp chocolate and through soft, silky truffle. Then, when you burst the pomegranate seed the juice flows out giving you a burst of flavour. I won’t lie to you, I made about 30 and only gave away 10 to some lucky family members. I would recommend making one batch for you and one batch for the lucky recipient.

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Filed Under: Chocolate, February, Fruit, Occasions, Pomegranate, Pudding, Recipes By Month, Rose, Seasons, Store Cupboard, Sweet Treats, Truffles, Valentine's Day, Winter Tagged With: Chocolate, recipe, rose, sweet treats

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Comments

  1. AvatarMedeja says

    February 3, 2013 at 08:03

    It really looks wonderful on the pink paper! How nice to make such thing for Valentines day!

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  2. Avatargrace says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:33

    i’ve never been a fan of soapy sweets. 🙂
    these are so lovely, caroline! the aril inside is a fine surprise!

    Reply
  3. AvatarBelinda says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:58

    What a great little touch! A little heart!

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  4. AvatarMark Willis says

    February 3, 2013 at 13:51

    Nice, but we just have to hope that the lucky recipient isn’t one of your blog followers!

    Reply
  5. Avatarlaura@howtocookgoodfood says

    February 3, 2013 at 14:57

    What a good idea an added pink crunch in the middle of a rich white truffle would make me happy on Valentine’s Day!

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  6. AvatarJenn Kendall says

    February 3, 2013 at 16:24

    such a delicious valentine’s day gift!! i love the bit of rose in these, and the pomegranate seed inside is inspired! love this so much!

    Reply
  7. AvatarGuru Uru says

    February 3, 2013 at 19:23

    That surprise is simply gorgeous my friend and the lovely delicious whole treat in itself is wow!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  8. AvatarCass @foodmyfriend says

    February 3, 2013 at 23:59

    These are awesome! I love the touch or red and pomegranate is my favourite shade of it! Valentines Day comes up so quick every year.

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  9. AvatarMich Piece of Cake says

    February 4, 2013 at 02:29

    What a brilliant idea to hide a pomegranate seed inside the truffle. It looks like a ruby peeking out.

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  10. AvatarDavid says

    February 4, 2013 at 07:35

    They’re a great looking truffle Caroline, superbly coated in chocolate too. I hate it when truffles are just dusted with cocoa, I feel t is cheating.

    Reply
  11. Avatarrita cooks italian says

    February 4, 2013 at 14:51

    My husband would love these chocolate truffles with a pomegranate heart… I am a little bit allergic to S. Valentine day…but I would love to eat these chocolates

    Reply
  12. AvatarMaggie says

    February 4, 2013 at 14:54

    What a great idea and the pomegranate seed within looks so pretty too.

    Reply
  13. AvatarLizzy Do says

    February 5, 2013 at 00:27

    I LOVE white chocolate so these truffles are a perfect treat/gift for ME 🙂 Now if I could just get the hubby to make me some…hahaha. They sound marvelous!

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  14. AvatarAlida says

    February 5, 2013 at 11:29

    What a wonderful idea Caroline! They are very romantic and delicious Valentine treats. I really love the rose flavouring. Beautiful chocolates.

    Reply
  15. AvatarThe Kitchen Boudoir says

    February 6, 2013 at 00:26

    There is nothing that says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like homemade chocolates. An old boyfriend of mine once fooled me into thinking he gave me a box of “Pot of Gold” brand chocolates, but I opened it and he had replaced them all with an assortment of homemade ones, complete with map. Twas romantic. Love the combination of flavours in your truffles, and the element of surprise!

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  16. AvatarNavaneetham Krishnan says

    February 6, 2013 at 02:35

    Amazingly stunning. Can’t take my eyes off it and love the contrast of colors.

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  17. AvatarElizabeth Cowie says

    February 6, 2013 at 13:56

    Such a fun concept. I wonder why rose water would not work?

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  18. AvatarKari Lindsay says

    February 6, 2013 at 15:58

    These truffles aren’t plain, but rather they are elegant. I just love rose in desserts; I don’t know why I don’t use it more often.

    Reply
  19. AvatarThe Squishy Monster says

    February 6, 2013 at 21:58

    These are like supermodels! SO gorgeous and I love the surprise inside =)

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  20. AvatarLola Lobato says

    February 7, 2013 at 04:38

    Love the rose aroma and the little surprise inside.
    Very cute bite, perfect for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  21. AvatarFrancesca in the kitchen says

    February 7, 2013 at 14:24

    Lovely truffles!
    If you have a minute, please check out my blog and follow me if you liked it. I’ll appreciate it so much! Thanks!
    https://www.francescainthekitchen.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. AvatarJuliana says

    February 7, 2013 at 22:12

    Your truffles are so pretty Caroline and yes, I love the little pomegranate in it…indeed a fabulous surprise.
    Hope you are enjoying your week!

    Reply
  23. Avatarthe food dude says

    February 8, 2013 at 01:59

    Great idea, these truffles look delicious!

    Reply
  24. AvatarNami | Just One Cookbook says

    February 8, 2013 at 06:23

    Hi Caroline! Oh I love the surprise of pomegranate seeds! They always look like jewels and I love that as a surprise.

    Reply
  25. AvatarAmy says

    February 9, 2013 at 06:45

    These are so cute and adorable. I love the surprise inside. These would definitely put a smile on my Valentine’s face. 🙂

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  26. AvatarAngie's Recipes says

    February 9, 2013 at 13:28

    These look really beautiful and romantic. These would be perfect for my white-chocolate loving husband.

    Reply
  27. Avatarlena says

    February 9, 2013 at 16:39

    these are wonderful looking truffles especially with that surprise pomegranate seeds in there!

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  28. AvatarLaura Loves Cakes says

    February 10, 2013 at 17:52

    Wow, your truffles look amazing! I like that they’re white chocolate and what a great little surprise in the middle! 🙂

    Reply
  29. AvatarChristine @ Cooking Crusade says

    February 11, 2013 at 08:46

    How lovely for Valentine’s day – these are so pretty. I especially love the pink pop of colour of the surprise on the inside 🙂

    Reply
  30. AvatarCory Cuthbertson says

    February 13, 2013 at 09:44

    What a delicious Valentine’s recipe! I love white chocolate, and this sounds too good not to try… Yum!!

    Reply
  31. AvatarMrs Mulford says

    February 13, 2013 at 13:18

    Catching up with you blog and I had to stop off here!I love rose in sweets and of course pomegranate seeds denote fertility in many cultures 🙂

    Reply
  32. AvatarAnonymous says

    March 24, 2014 at 10:59

    adding pomogrante seed is super cool idea….but thn how long will it last?

    Reply
    • AvatarCaroline Taylor says

      March 24, 2014 at 17:32

      The cream in the truffles means you need to eat them quite quickly anyway but I didn’t notice anything with them after a day or two.

      Reply

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