St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea Truffles
These St. Patrick’s Green Tea Truffles are creamy, sweet, no-bake treats and have a light matcha flavor that pairs so well with white chocolate. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or gifting.
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How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea Truffles
Ingredients you’ll need for truffles
Ingredients you’ll need for the coating
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Make the green filling. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, matcha powder, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and well combined.
3. Add a few drops of green food coloring and blend until the filling turns a bright, even green.
4. Scoop into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
5. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments and stirring until smooth.
6. If you want green drizzle, set aside a spoonful of melted white chocolate and tint it with green food coloring.
7. Remove the frozen filling balls from the freezer.
8. Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Let extra chocolate drip off, then place onto the tray.
9. Sprinkle matcha powder on top if you like. For drizzle, dip a spoon into the green chocolate and zig-zag over the truffles.
10. Let the truffles set at room temperature or chill them in the fridge to speed things up.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use softened cream cheese. This helps the filling become smooth and easy to scoop.
- Freeze the filling first. Chilling the balls makes dipping in white chocolate much easier and prevents melting.
- Melt the chocolate carefully. Heat in 30-second intervals and stir well to avoid burning.
- Adjust the green color gradually. Start with a few drops of food coloring and add more until you reach the shade you like.
- Drizzle with green chocolate while the coating is warm. It sticks better and creates a neat pattern.
- Optional matcha sprinkle. Adds a little extra color and flavor—do it while the chocolate is slightly soft so it sticks.
- Store in an airtight container. Truffles keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. Let them come to room temperature a few minutes before serving for best texture.
- Work quickly when dipping. If the chocolate cools too much, it can harden and make dipping harder.
St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea Truffles
Ingredients
For the Truffles
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring gel works best
For the coating
- 2 ½ cups white chocolate melts or shredded white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for smoother drizzle
- A pinch of matcha powder for garnish
Instructions
- Make the green filling. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, matcha powder, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and blend until the filling turns a bright, even green.
- Scoop into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments and stirring until smooth.
- If you want green drizzle, set aside a spoonful of melted white chocolate and tint it with green food coloring.
- Remove the frozen filling balls from the freezer.
- Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Let extra chocolate drip off, then place onto the tray.
- Sprinkle matcha powder on top if you like.
- For drizzle, dip a spoon into the green chocolate and zig-zag over the truffles.
- Let the truffles set at room temperature or chill them in the fridge to speed things up.
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