These Matcha truffles are a based on one of my favorite Brazilian treats…My husband is Brazilian and we lived in São Paulo together for about 3 years. Brazilian food is AMAZING, from their traditional dishes to their açai bowls, drinks, baked goods and I could go on and on. One of my favorite things are the traditional brigadeiros (chocolate truffles). The classic ones are made of chocolate, but the variety of flavors and combinations is huge. They are so irresistible that I used to eat at least one, several times a week because you can find them everywhere.
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I decided to try out a combination that already works great, white chocolate and Matcha and make it into brigadeiros. The result was delicious! They’re a bit of a sweet bomb but it’s definitely worth for a special occasion. You see brigadeiros in Brazil for every birthday party, wedding and celebration, but to me tea time is always a special occasion, so why not have these Matcha truffles paired with a green tea?
Make sure you always use a good quality culinary Matcha for your recipes because most culinary Matcha out there can be yellowish, bitter, dull, too oxidized, poorly processed or not from Japan. You don’t need to use an expensive ceremonial grade one, but you definitely want a good one. My preferred ones are Matchaeologist, Encha and Material Matcha, all tested and loved!
Cooking Tip
This is a fairly simple recipe, but you need to pay close attention to the cooking time. If you undercook it, the mix will be too runny and you won’t be able to form the round truffles, and if you overcook it, the matcha truffles will end up too hard and chewy. We’re aiming for a soft but firm texture.
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The ingredient list is short and simple and you can play around with the decorations. In Brazil, people use different types of sprinkles, cereal and chocolate coatings to make them even more special. I grated white chocolate to cover these, but I was also thinking about covering them with pearl sprinkles (maybe next time!).
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White Chocolate Matcha Truffles
aka Brazilian Brigadeiros, these Matcha sweet bombs will get everyone addicted!
Servings: 25 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 120 gms white chocolate
- 1 can condensed milk
- 2 tbsp culinary grade Matcha
- vegetable oil for greasing
Instructions
- Combine butter, condensed milk and 90g of white chocolate in a pot. If not using chips, chop chocolate so it melts faster.
- Cook in medium heat for EXACTLY 8 minutes (set a timer!), stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add Matcha powder with a strainer to avoid clumps.
- Grease a plate with vegetable oil and pour in mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1.5hr.
- Grind the remaining white chocolate and reserve in a bowl.
- Once the mixture is cooled, grease your clean palms with vegetable oil and start forming 1.5 inch balls with the help of a spoon.
- Drop each truffle into the bowl with ground white chocolate to cover completely and place on a paper liner.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 3-4 days in an air tight container.
I’d love to know if you make these matcha truffles. Please tag me on Instagram if you do @teacachai
Incredible!!! What a fantastic idea! I have to make it!!!😋😋😋