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.
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.