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St. Patrick's Day Green Tea Truffles

These Saint Patrick’s Green Tea Truffles are creamy no-bake treats made with a sweet matcha cream cheese filling dipped in smooth white chocolate. It's great for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or gifting.
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photo of the finished st. patricks day green tea truffles
Prep Time:20 minutes
Chill/Assembly Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes

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.
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 140kcal
Author: carlycampbell