Lavender Cream Chocolate Truffles - chocolate ganache truffle infused with fragrant lavender - an easy recipe that always has impressive and tasty results!
Welcome to dark chocolate week! Even better, two weeks!
I think this is my favorite Meatless Monday project yet, and it was something I made for my mom for Mother's Day. Mom loves lavender, both the color and the scent. When I was little she had a tin of lavender pastilles candy that intrigued me.
We had the family over on Saturday to celebrate (forecast to be a much nicer day than Sunday, and we wanted to grill and be outside). I wanted to create a delicious dessert mom would love, and wanted to use dark chocolate.
The best thing about this recipe? Three ingredients total and an impressive result!
Dessert was a warm brownie with ice cream, topped with a truffle. I made the brownies and ice cream also. Recipes for another day...
More dark chocolate recipes:
- dark chocolate superfood bark
- triple chocolate truffles
- chocolate dipped marcona butter cookies
- dark chocolate apricot truffles
- chocolate tahini shortbread bars
- ginger wasabi chocolate skulls
- salted double chocolate chili cookies
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Lavender Truffles
chocolate ganache truffle infused with fragrant lavender - an easy recipe that always has impressive and tasty results!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, divided
- ½ cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 2 ½ tablespoons culinary lavender, chopped fine (see note)
Instructions
- Without shaking, open can of coconut milk. Spoon out ½ cup of the thick portion at top of can for this recipe.
- Chop 4 ounces chocolate.
- In saucepan, bring coconut milk and lavender to a boil, reduce to simmer and stir continually for several minutes.
- Remove from heat, strain cream into bowl to remove lavender.
- Return infused cream to saucepan over lowest heat.
- Add chopped chocolate, whisk until smooth. Remove from heat, cool.
- Cover and transfer to refrigerator to thicken (1 hour).
- Chop remaining 4 ounces chocolate, and melt over lowest heat possible, stirring constantly and rapidly.
- Spoon a small amount into each mold, and using a small paintbrush, coat the mold completely. Place in refrigerator until set.
- Fill each mold with lavender ganache filling, leaving room at the top to seal with more chocolate.
- Reheat remaining chocolate and fill each mold, covering the filling completely. Tap molds on counter to remove any bubbles, return to refrigerator to set.
Notes
*While this seems like a large measurement of lavender, (and if you taste the infused coconut cream it is strong), once you add the dark chocolate the result is a subtle hint of lavender flavor.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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jobo says
oh em gee, this is a post to save for PMS. holy chocolate goodness. when are you opening your etsy shop so I can buy these yummies 😉
Kristina Sloggett says
I know, I know... I need to get on that 😉
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
Lavender cream chocolate truffles. Ice cream and the brownie. Of course you made all three. I know sometimes it might not feel like it (especially when taking care of someone else), but you are superwoman. If I was in town this weekend, I would make these and join Heather's link up. You never cease to amaze me.
Rest assured I'm going to Belgium so I'll have my share of dark chocolate, and I will think of you and your truffles.
Kristina Sloggett says
ah, that is exactly what I needed to hear, my friend. YES, it does not always feel like it 🙂 wouldn't change a thing, but it is often overwhelming. doing things in the kitchen is soothing to me, though, so it is essential, even if it is at midnight! 😉
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
This makes me sad because my lavender never came back this spring. 🙁 Last year I didn't have the chance to make anything with it and I had been planning on making up for it this year. Sigh. These look so good--I am amazed that they only have 3 ingredients!
Kristina Sloggett says
I know, sometimes the most simple recipe can be impressive and delicious... I so enjoy making truffles!
sorry about your lavender 🙁
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
I love you and your patience in the kitchen.
That is all.
[Imagine me trying to make these and just deciding instead to eat spoonfuls of chocolate and call it a day.]
Kristina Sloggett says
yep, when there is leftover ganache filling (oh DANG!) that is how it is consumed... by the spoonful...
Jacquie says
Those look so yummy! I haven't really ventured into making chocolates, but I think I'm going to have to make a go of it! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Kristina Sloggett says
Jacquie, you should, it is actually very easy - just several steps. it's fun for me 🙂
Janet says
I have no idea where to find edible lavender. Help please?! These look delicious and so do the other recipes included.
Two weeks of dark chocolate! I say woo-hoo!!
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Janet, my local market (similar to a Whole Foods) has a bulk section that includes spices and herbs - that is where I found the culinary lavender. if you cannot find it at any local grocery, perhaps a cooking store in your area? there are sure to be online resources as well, if you are comfortable with online shopping. Cheers!
debbie says
I would love to be able to just grab one of these right out of my computer! Delicious!
Kristina Sloggett says
wouldn't THAT be a great thing! 🙂
Lauren @ Sweat The Sweet Stuff says
OMG I want this scrumptiousness in my mouth right now!
Kristina Sloggett says
me too... 😉
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Lavender cream chocolate truffles?!? Mind blowing 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you, sweetie. 🙂
Shannon Roche says
I love lavender flavored things! Those chocolates are beautiful.
And is that a cheesecake swirled brownie?!
Kristina Sloggett says
yes it is... recipe coming soon! (and thank you!!)