How to store the matcha truffles?

They should be kept in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The matcha and pistachio coating prevents the chocolate truffles form sticking to each other in the container, so you can easily store them all together.

How to store them if you're giving away as gifts?

If you're thinking of gifting these dark chocolate truffles to someone special, you may want to stick a few into a cellophane bag and tie it with a ribbon. Or you can pop a few into a mason jar and put a ribbon around the rim of the lid. I'm sure your friends and family would love to receive a few homemade chocolate truffles!

What are the benefits of matcha?

Matcha has tons of benefits. It can help boost brain function, may contribute to weight loss, may promote heart health, may help protect the liver, and best of all, is very easy to prepare and incorporate into recipes.

Is it safe to consume matcha every day?

Absolutely! You can consume matcha in several different ways, such as drinking matcha tea or adding it to recipes, like this one. Having matcha daily can help boost mood, contribute to increased energy, and is a great caffeine alternative to coffee.

Matcha Dark Chocolate Truffles

Description

These 5-ingredient dark chocolate truffles include one flavorful secret ingredient: matcha! These truffles make for a great gift around the holidays.

Ingredients

Units Scale

12 ounces chopped dark chocolate (or dark chocolate chips)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon matcha powder plus matcha to coat
unsalted chopped pistachios to coat

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Instructions

Place chocolate and vanilla in a medium heat proof mixing bowl and set aside.
Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally until steaming hot and simmering along the edges. Pour over the chocolate and whisk until all the chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes. (See tip.) Whisk in ½ teaspoon matcha powder. Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 4 hours (or overnight.)
Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of the chocolate mixture and roll into balls. Roll the balls in the remaining matcha or pistachios. Refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Tip:

If the chocolate doesn’t become completely smooth, you can continue gently heating it over a double boiler, stirring constantly. Or transfer it to a microwave-safe bowl and heat 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each round until completely smooth. The mixture will become glossy.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle
Calories: 88
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g