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White Chocolate Truffles with Condensed Milk

Published: Feb 8, 2023 · Updated: Jan 22, 2025 by Marye

White chocolate truffles with sweetened condensed milk are decadently rich and creamy plus so easy to make! This recipe includes culinary lavender and lemon but you can omit it if you want to. Keep refrigerated. Be sure to check out the other flavor possibilities listed in the blog post.
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
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No need to run to the candy shop or grocery store for these decadently creamy balls of ganache when you can easily make them at home.

White chocolate truffles on a dessert plate.
Table of Contents
  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Frequently asked questions
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🥄 Restless Chipotle recommends
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • There's nothing quite as decadent as a homemade chocolate truffle.
  • They're made with simple ingredients.
  • Creamy homemade truffles make welcome gifts during the holiday season.
  • Perfect for other special occasions like Valentine's Day, bridal showers, and Mother's Day.

Homemade lemon white chocolate truffles are rich, creamy bites infused tangy lemon zest. You can add the optional lavender for extra delicious flavor.

With just 3 main ingredients this recipe goes together quickly and the results are always spectacular!

Pecan pralines are another homemade candy that makes a great gift!

🧾 Ingredients

For this recipe you'll need:

  • white chocolate
  • sweetened condensed milk (I use Eagle Brand)
  • confectioner's sugar

Optional -

  • culinary grade lavender
  • lemon zest

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions for this recipe. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

  1. Add all of the ingredients (including lavender if you're using it) to a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill until firm.
  4. Form into balls
  5. Chill.
  6. Roll in confectioner’s sugar.

🥫 Storage

Store tightly covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator with parchment paper or waxed paper between the layers.

This creamy, homemade candy will be good for at least a week.

Freeze in an airtight container up to three months.

📖 Variations

If you'd like to change these up you can add any (or a combination of any) of the following flavor variations:

  • ½ tablespoon culinary lavender buds that have been ground to a powder in a grinder. You can also add them whole but this bothers some people.
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut ( I run mine through a blender quickly before adding)
  • ¼ cup ground almonds
  • 1-½ teaspoons orange zest, lime zest, or grapefruit zest
  • roll the finished white chocolate truffle in chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: White chocolate truffles will get soft at room temperature so keep them in the refrigerator.

  • Chill the mixture completely before trying to roll into balls or you'll have a huge mess. This is an EASY project but there's no hurrying it!
  • The heat of your hands will cause the ganache to get melty. If you are bothered by textures and sticky hands wear gloves.
  • Use a tiny cookie scoop or melon baller to get evenly sized truffles.
  • Roll truffles into balls in small batches, keeping the remainder of the white chocolate ganache in the refrigerator.
  • Because these are made with sweetened condensed milk they are very sweet but they hold up a little better. The lemon helps to balance the sweetness.
  • The yield from this recipe will depend a lot on what size you make them AND how much you lick the spoon and/or sample your creations.
  • Candied violets are a GORGEOUS garnish for these.
  • Substitute orange or lime zest for the lemon.
  • Sprinkle finished truffles with sea salt crystals.
  • For best flavor it's a good idea to refrigerate them overnight before serving.

👩🏻‍🍳 Frequently asked questions

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

What are chocolate truffles coated with?

You can roll them in confectioner's sugar or dip them in melted chocolate, or white chocolate chips.

Can you freeze white chocolate truffles?

Yes, they freeze very well.

What goes good with white chocolate?

Almost any fruit or nut. I especially like citrus like these lemon lavender white chocolate truffles.

Why don't you use heavy cream in this truffle recipe?

Because we're using sweetened condensed milk (make sure it's sweetened condensed) there's no need for heavy cream.

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • a small cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • paper candy cups are nice to have

📞 The last word

Rich chocolate of any sort holds a special place in my heart. I just can't turn it down. I have tons of truffle recipes and I love to make this super easy sweet treat as often as possible.

I prefer to use the microwave rather than a double boiler because there's less chance of causing the chocolate to seize from water getting in it. Plus, I just think it's easier.

This easy white chocolate truffles recipe is one of my favorites. It has very few ingredients, it goes together fast, and it always works.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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White chocolate truffles on a dessert plate.

White Chocolate Truffles with Condensed Milk

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White chocolate truffles with sweetened condensed milk are decadently rich and creamy plus so easy to make! This recipe includes culinary lavender and lemon but you can omit it if you want to. Keep refrigerated. Be sure to check out the other flavor possibilities listed in the blog post.
Course Candy
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
chilling time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings:36
Calories:103
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white chocolate, chopped
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, I use Eagle Brand
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest, more as desired
  • ½ tablespoon culinary lavender buds, optional

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients (including lavender and/or lemon zest if using) to a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on 60% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  • Remove from microwave.
  • Chill until firm enough to form into balls.
  • Scoop out chilled white chocolate mixture and form into balls of desired size.
  • Chill again until firm.
  • Roll in confectioner’s sugar.
  • Store tightly covered, with waxed paper between the layers, in the refrigerator.

Notes

Storage:
Store tightly covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator with parchment paper or waxed paper between the layers.
This creamy, homemade candy will be good for at least a week.
Freeze in an airtight container up to three months.
Expert Tip: These will get soft at room temperature so keep them in the refrigerator.
  • Chill the mixture completely before trying to roll into balls or you'll have a huge mess. This is an EASY project but there's no hurrying it!
  • Use a tiny cookie scoop or melon baller to get evenly sized truffles.
  • Because these are made with sweetened condensed milk they are very sweet but they hold up a little better. 
  • If it's hot in your kitchen work in batches and keep the majority of the truffle mixture in the refrigerator.
  • The yield from this recipe will depend a lot on what size you make them AND how much you lick the spoon and/or sample your creations.
  • Candied violets are a GORGEOUS garnish for these.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

First published January 11, 2016. Last updated February 8, 2023 for better instructions and readability. The original recipe has been updated to be more user friendly.

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  1. Kelly Baker says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    4 stars
    I'm not sure where I went wrong, but my truffles were balls that slowly flattened out. They eventually merged into one large patty. 🙁 I waited almost three hours to chill and the mixture was firm when I started.
    Taste wise the lavender didn't really stick out much, but it was my first time trying to use them so I just mixed them in since the directions didn't specify anything else. Love the lemon flavor, but I wish is was a tad stronger. Super sweet and I like sweet, but that was a bit much. Issue might have been my white chocolate since I used white chocolate chips instead of a white chocolate baking bar.
    Any suggestions for the chocolate brand?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      August 30, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Yikes! I use Ghiredelli?

      Reply
  2. Gwen says

    November 02, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Marye! This sounds like a BRILLIANT combination and initially I was, too, worried that the condensed milk might make it too sweet. Since you say it wouldn't, I shall give it a shot. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Just a quick question before I get to it however - do you leave the lavender buds in the mix and just roll them into the truffles too?

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      November 03, 2017 at 7:14 am

      Yes I do but you could strain them out or run the liquid through a blender to chop them up. It's really up to you.

      Reply
  3. Barbara Morgan says

    March 25, 2017 at 11:56 am

    I'd love for these truffles to have a slight lavender hue as well as lavender flavor. Dare I add some food color, such as a drop or two of blue with a drop or two of red? Please tell me what you think. Thank tou.

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      March 25, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      I think that would be fine!

      Reply
  4. laura@motherwouldknow says

    July 12, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    I happen to have a bottle of culinary lavender that I bought at a farmers' market - this would be a perfect use for it:)

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      July 14, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      It would be for sure. These are so good.

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    July 12, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    Those sound so good Marye! I have been wanting to try making truffles for the longest time! I am going to pick up some lavender at the health food store and try these!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      July 14, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Let me know what you think! I love them. Probably way too much!

      Reply
  6. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    July 12, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Marye, these truffles are exquisite - I so love your brilliant combo of lavender and lemon with condensed milk and white chocolate. I'm pinning these as they are gonna be one of my Christmas truffles for sure!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      July 14, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you, Shashi! I love lavender and lemon!

      Reply
  7. Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says

    January 13, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I adore a good truffle. The flavors of this look divine!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      January 13, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Thankyou! I thought they were. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Marye Audet says

    January 13, 2016 at 11:47 am

    Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Marye Audet says

    January 13, 2016 at 11:47 am

    I don't know, why haven't you? They are so easy!

    Reply
  10. Marye Audet says

    January 13, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
  11. Susan | LunaCafe says

    January 12, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love this flavor pairing. Lavender is such a great flavor to work with.

    Reply
  12. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    January 12, 2016 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    These are just gorgeous Marye. I love lavendar - a sophisticated touch in these truffles. Well done my friend!

    Reply
  13. Christie says

    January 12, 2016 at 7:25 am

    I am a huge white chocolate fan. What a fun surprise to bit into it and taste lavender too.

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:49 am

      One of my favorite combos!

      Reply
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