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Blueberry Chocolate Treats

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Melt white chocolate, mix with butter, cream, and blueberry powder. Chill till firm, make small balls, and roll in sugar.
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Updated on Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:39:20 GMT
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These Purple Blueberry White Chocolate Treats blend top-notch white chocolate with dried blueberries to create fancy, purple-tinted sweets. Each bite wraps up the taste of juicy blueberries in a creamy, smooth center, all tucked inside a pure white chocolate coating. What started as a clever way to use up extra kitchen stuff has turned into a fancy snack that looks amazing and tastes delicate.

What Makes These Special

These treats shine because of their gorgeous natural purple color and deep blueberry flavor, without any fake stuff added. The dried blueberries give the white chocolate both its purple look and strong fruit taste, making something that's both beautiful and yummy. They seem like they'd take forever to make, but they're actually pretty easy for home candy makers to tackle.

Key Ingredients

  • High-Quality White Chocolate (340g): Go for couverture with at least 30% cocoa butter so it melts nicely and feels smooth
  • Unsalted Butter (115g): Try to use European kind for better taste and creaminess
  • Heavy Cream (120ml): Need at least 36% fat to make the filling work right
  • Dried Blueberries (50g): Turn them into powder so the color and flavor spread evenly
  • Powdered Sugar (200g): Used for rolling and finishing touches
  • Extra Options: More white chocolate for dipping (200g), natural blueberry flavor to boost the taste

Step-by-Step Process

Make Blueberry Powder
Grind dried blueberries into super fine powder with a food processor. Run through a strainer to get rid of bigger bits.
Mix the Filling Base
On a water bath, slowly melt white chocolate, butter, and cream together, keep stirring until it's all smooth and shiny. Don't let it get hotter than 85°F (29°C).
Add Color and Flavor
Mix blueberry powder into the warm mixture bit by bit, stirring until the color looks even and bright. Let it cool a little.
First Cooling Time
Put plastic wrap right on top so it doesn't form a skin. Stick it in the fridge for 4-6 hours or leave it overnight until it's firm.
Shape Into Balls
Use a small scoop to portion out the filling. Roll quickly in your hands to make perfect little balls.
Finish Them Off
Either roll in sifted powdered sugar or dip in melted white chocolate. If you dip them, sprinkle with leftover blueberry powder right away.

Expert Tricks and Advice

Watching the temperature matters a ton throughout. Keep the filling between 65-68°F (18-20°C) when you're shaping it so it's easy to handle. Don't try to do all at once - work with small amounts and keep the rest cold. When dipping, make sure your white chocolate isn't hotter than 88°F (31°C) or it'll get spotty. For even sizes, weigh each ball on a kitchen scale. You might want to chill the shaped balls briefly before coating them.

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A close-up of purple dessert balls coated in powdered sugar, with one halved to reveal a soft, textured interior containing dark pieces. | cuisinegenial.com

Serving Ideas

Show off these gem-like treats in fancy paper cups, arranged to highlight their bright purple centers. For parties, try making a dessert platter with fresh blueberries, white chocolate curls, and pretty edible flowers. Serve them slightly cool but not cold so they're silky and full of flavor. They go really well with bubbly or sweet wines.

Keeping Fresh

Keep your finished treats in a sealed container in the fridge, where they'll stay good for 10-14 days. Make sure they stay between 34-38°F (1-3°C). If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze the uncoated centers for up to 2 months, wrapped carefully so they don't get wet. Before eating, let them sit out for 15-20 minutes so their flavor can wake up.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use fresh blueberries?
Nope, stick to freeze-dried. Fresh ones bring too much moisture and the mix won’t set right.
→ Why match the mixing temps?
If the chill levels are off, chocolate might clump up instead of staying smooth and blendable.
→ How do they turn purple?
Freeze-dried blueberries have natural pigments that bring out that pretty purple color.
→ When do I stir the mix?
Give it an occasional stir during the first hour in the fridge, but then let it sit untouched afterward.
→ Why clean hands when shaping?
Sticky hands mess things up. Keeping them clean helps make nice, smooth balls.

Blueberry Chocolate Treats

White chocolate treats made purple with powdered dried blueberries. Rolled in sugar for a sweet, powdered finish. No fake dyes needed.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
By: Ferdaous

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 20 Servings (20 truffles)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 3 tablespoons heavy cream, stirred.
02 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for rolling.
03 9 oz of white chocolate, chopped finely.
04 5 tablespoons soft unsalted butter.
05 1.2 oz freeze-dried blueberries, ground into a powder.

Instructions

Step 01

Warm up the cream until it barely simmers. Take it off the heat, mix in the butter till melted, then stir in the blueberry powder.

Step 02

Use a double boiler to slowly melt the white chocolate, not letting the temperature exceed 105°F.

Step 03

Combine the blueberry blend with the melted chocolate once they’re both at the same temperature.

Step 04

Let the mixture get to room temp, place plastic wrap on top, and chill it in the fridge for a few hours, giving it a couple of stirs at the start.

Step 05

Shape the mix into little 1-inch balls, dusting your hands or rolling them in sugar as needed.

Step 06

Give each truffle a good roll in powdered sugar so they’re fully covered.

Step 07

Store the truffles in a sealed container in the fridge, and they'll stay good for about a week.

Notes

  1. Freeze-dried blueberries are a must.
  2. Careful not to overheat the chocolate.
  3. You can freeze these if you want to save them longer.

Tools You'll Need

  • Food processor.
  • Saucepan.
  • Double boiler setup.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 110
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • Protein: 1 g