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Blueberry White Bites

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Combine melted white chocolate, cream, and powdered blueberries. Chill, roll into balls, and dust with powdered sugar.
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Aisha
Updated on Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:36:48 GMT
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These Purple Blueberry White Chocolate Bites turn fancy white chocolate and dried blueberries into pretty purple treats. Every bite wraps smooth, creamy ganache inside a crisp white chocolate coating, packed with fresh blueberry taste. What started as using up leftover ingredients has turned into a fancy-looking sweet that's both beautiful and tasty.

What Makes These Special

The beauty of these truffles comes from their natural purple color and deep blueberry flavor without any fake stuff added. Dried blueberries give both the amazing color and strong fruit taste to the white chocolate, making something that looks fancy but isn't too hard to make at home. They look like they took forever to create but they're actually pretty simple.

Key Ingredients

  • High-Quality White Chocolate (340g): Go for one with at least 30% cocoa butter so it melts nicely
  • Unsalted Butter (115g): Try to get European butter for better taste
  • Heavy Cream (120ml): Make sure it's at least 36% fat for the right texture
  • Freeze-dried Blueberries (50g): Crush them into powder for even color and taste
  • Powdered Sugar (200g): For covering and finishing touches
  • Extra Touches: More white chocolate for dipping (200g), natural blueberry extract to pump up the flavor

Making Your Treats

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

Pro Tips For Success

Watch your temperatures when making these treats. Keep the mixture between 65-68°F (18-20°C) while you're shaping it. Work with small amounts at a time and keep the rest cold. When dipping, don't let your white chocolate get above 88°F (31°C) or it'll look funny later. Weigh each portion to make them all the same size. You can chill the shaped balls for a bit 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. | cookingflavor.com

Serving Ideas

Put these pretty purple treats in fancy paper cups to show off their color. For parties, try arranging them on a board with fresh blueberries, white chocolate pieces, and some edible flowers. Serve them slightly cool but not cold to get the best creamy texture and flavor. They taste great with some bubbly or sweet wine.

Keeping Them Fresh

Keep your finished treats in a sealed container in the fridge, where they'll stay good for about 10-14 days. Make sure your fridge stays between 34-38°F (1-3°C). If you want to make them ahead, you can freeze the centers without coating for up to 2 months if you wrap them well. When you're ready to eat them, let them sit out for 15-20 minutes so they can warm up and taste their best.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can fresh blueberries work?
Nope, freeze-dried ones are the key since they bring flavor without adding unwanted liquid. Fresh ones would throw it off.
→ Why do temperatures matter?
If the chocolate and blueberry mix aren't the same temperature, the chocolate can clump or get that weird gritty look.
→ What's behind the purple hue?
The pigments in the freeze-dried blueberries handle it naturally—no need for fake dyes to get that vibrant touch.
→ How often do I stir when chilling?
In the first hour, give it occasional stirs to prevent the fat from splitting. After that, just let it set on its own.
→ Why clean hands during rolling?
Sticky hands mess up the shape. Keeping them clean means better-looking balls that won't stick together.

Blueberry White Bites

Delicious white chocolate balls infused with powdered freeze-dried blueberries and finished with a powdered sugar coat. No added colors.

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

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 20 Servings (20 truffles)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for coating.
02 5 tablespoons butter, unsalted and soft.
03 1.2 oz powdered freeze-dried blueberries.
04 9 oz white chocolate, chopped finely.
05 3 tablespoons heavy cream.

Instructions

Step 01

Warm the cream in a pan, take it off the heat, then mix in the butter until it melts. Stir in the blueberry powder.

Step 02

Using a double boiler, melt your white chocolate carefully until smooth. Keep it under 105°F.

Step 03

Once they're at the same temperature, add the blueberry mix to the melted chocolate.

Step 04

Let the mix cool down, press plastic wrap onto its surface, and stick it in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Stir a little at the start.

Step 05

Form 1-inch balls. Dust your hands with powdered sugar or clean them often.

Step 06

Toss the balls in powdered sugar so they're fully covered.

Step 07

Put them in an airtight box and keep them in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Notes

  1. Don't skip the freeze-dried blueberries.
  2. Keep a close watch on the chocolate's heat.
  3. You can freeze leftovers to make them last longer.

Tools You'll Need

  • A saucepan.
  • Food processor.
  • 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