Creamy Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 8 oz high-quality white chocolate, chopped
02 - ½ cup heavy cream
03 - ½ cup fresh raspberries or 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry powder
04 - 1 tbsp butter (optional)

→ Coating Options

05 - ¼ cup powdered sugar
06 - ¼ cup cocoa powder
07 - Melted white chocolate for dipping

# Instructions:

01 - For fresh raspberries: Blend until smooth and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, yielding about 2 tbsp puree. For freeze-dried raspberries: Process into a fine powder using a food processor or spice grinder.
02 - Chop the white chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream until just simmering, pour over chocolate, let sit 2-3 minutes. Stir gently until smooth. Mix in raspberry puree or powder and butter (if using) until incorporated.
03 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until ganache is firm enough to scoop.
04 - Use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion ganache. Roll each portion between palms to form smooth balls.
05 - Roll truffles in desired coating: powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or melted white chocolate. Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray.

# Notes:

01 - Allow truffles to come to room temperature before serving
02 - Store in refrigerator for up to one week