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Delicious green and white dessert with sprigs of tiny leaves, perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Saint Patricks's Green Tea Macha Truffles

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day (or any festive occasion) with these vibrant green tea truffles. Creamy matcha-flavored filling is coated in smooth white chocolate and optionally drizzled or dusted for an elegant finish. They’re bite-sized, easy to make, and perfect for gifting or enjoying as a fun, festive treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill & Assembly Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the truffles:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅔ teaspoon matcha powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • food coloring gel works best, green
For the coating:
  • 2 ½ cups white chocolate melts or shredded white chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for smoother drizzle

Method
 

For the green filling:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, matcha powder and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and smooth.
  3. Add green food coloring, starting with a few drops, and mix until the filling turns a vibrant green. Adjust the color as needed.
  4. Scoop the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a rack or parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
For the white chocolate coating:
  1. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
  2. If you want to decorate your truffles with green drizzling, reserve some of the melted white chocolate and mix with the green food coloring, adding a few drops each time until you reach your desired shade o green.
  3. Remove the green filling balls from the freezer. Using a fork, toothpick or dipping tool, dip each frozen ball into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place the coated truffles back on the rack or parchment paper. Repeat with all the truffles.
  4. Optionally sprinkle with a pinch of matcha powder. It helps if the coating is still a bit warm, this way the matcha powder will stick to the surface better.
  5. If you are using the green melted chocolate to decorate the truffles, dip a teaspoon into the mixture and drizzle over the truffles in a zig-zag pattern.
  6. Let the white chocolate coating set completely, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for faster results.