Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles

These truffles are amazingly smooth and creamy.  Addictive...very addictive.  I'm totally tickled with them...plus I used Kool-Aid to make them.  How can you not have fun when there's Kool-Aid involved?  These truffle centers whip together so easy and they dip beautifully.  I will definitely be making these again.


Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles

14oz non fat sweetened condensed milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 envelope Kool-Aid Blue Raspberry Lemonade
12oz white chocolate chips
1 box Nerds - Sour Apple and Lemon flavor
12oz Dark Chocolate chips
2tbls shortening

Mix together sweetened condensed milk and Kool-Aid.  Beat in powdered sugar.  Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth.  Add the melted white chocolate to the milk mixture, blending until creamy.  Form into balls and place on waxed paper.  Chill for an hour or so.

Melt dark chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave until smooth, stirring often to prevent overheating.  Dip centers in chocolate with a fork and place back on waxed paper.  Top each truffle with a sprinkle of Nerds as you dip them.  When you have finished dipping in chocolate, use your fork to flick lines of drizzle across the tops of the truffles.  Chill until set.

A few more pics of the yummies....
Just another view of the finished truffles.  I was a little worried about using the apple flavored Nerds, but they blended in nicely.  Honestly....the candy garnish was just meant to be...I was standing in the checkout line and there it was....the sour pack of Nerds.  I had to buy it...it demanded to be used in my truffle creation.  My beloved hubby manfully ignored the squeegasm I unleashed when I spotted them.  ;)

The Nerds add a nice bite of crunchy texture....a neat contrast with the creamy centers.

Normally I take a little extra time to shake off the excess chocolate more thoroughly as I dip the centers, but I was a little hurried so I ended up with that tiny base of chocolate at the bottom of the truffles.  The perfectionist part of me screams a little over that...ehehehe.

If you want to make perfectly round centers, chill your mixture for about 15 to 30 minutes before you roll into balls.  I'm not super patient and knowing the garnish would cover any imperfections I didn't worry about it.  ;)  Meanwhile....behold my tray of blue balls!  (Yes....I am still snickering.)

I added these to the Sweets for Saturday #10 over at Sweet as Sugar Cookies.  So many wonderful treats to check out.
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47 comments:

  1. LindseyMarch 22, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    These sound delightful! I love the nerds on top!

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  2. HeatherMarch 22, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    They sound awesome and look beautiful!

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  3. Christina of Form V ArtisanMarch 22, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love that you put nerds on them! That makes me happy.

    Christina xo

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  4. Angie's RecipesMarch 22, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Those truffles look really great!Love how you decorate them.

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  5. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMarch 22, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    What a fun twist on truffles...we always have Kool Aid and Nerds around the house :)

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  6. Beloved GreenMarch 22, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    That is just fun. I bet my niece and nephews would have fun helping me put these together.

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  7. sara @ CaffeInaMarch 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I love truffles and these ones look gorgeous and fun!

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  8. SandraMarch 22, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This is perfection!!! Love how you made it, and I love your photos too!! Gorgeous and tasty!!!

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  9. Kate @ Diethood.comMarch 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Kool-Aid?! Brilliant!! I love these... the combination of flavors are yummylicious. They sound decadent.

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  10. Laura @ Sprint 2 the TableMarch 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    That's awesome that you added Nerd! The color pop is great. :)

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  11. EizelMarch 22, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    LOL! Squeegasm - what a catch phrase!

    I'm always down for different flavor combo - this is one of the mos unique ones I've read :)

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  12. JoyMarch 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    This is a cool recipe. I can't wait to try it.

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  13. DimahMarch 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Loved the recipe..looks beautiful and delicious!

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  14. CeliaMarch 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Whew, what a sugar high! Nerds have always been my fave - both the candies and the guys :-)

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  15. UrMomCooksMarch 22, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    You had me at smooth and creamy...yum and yum... And love the color for springtime eating!!!

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  16. Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.comMarch 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    If Nutella is Adam's weakness, truffles are mine. These look so delicious! Smooth and creamy bites of heaven!

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  17. RyanMarch 22, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    LOL, hilarious post and awesomely fun truffles!! love 'em!!

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  18. SandraMarch 22, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Candy, candy and more candy. Woo-hoo!! This is a sweet treat for sure.

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  19. claudia lamascoloMarch 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Wow what great flavor combo's here I want more than one thats for sure~

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  20. Harvesting for LifeMarch 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Those are so cute, and they sound delicious!

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  21. LomoMarch 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Tee hee...blue balls...you made these just so you could say 'blue balls'! These do look so tasty and I love the addition of the nerds.!! wonderful chocolate treats!

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  22. Medeja- CranberryJamMarch 23, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    They look so good... And I believe they are addictive :)

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  23. Evelyne CulturEatzMarch 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    OMG these look like pro candies in a store...but made with Kool-Aid and Nerds! So creative. I am more shocked by the Nerds part lol.

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  24. Stephanie @GlobalDishMarch 23, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Those are absolutely gorgeous! I was so surprised to look at the ingredient list; can't wait to try them out!

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  25. Vicki WildeMarch 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Such a neat recipe! I love that they are blue :) I might have to add these to my list for Candy challenge!

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  26. Magic of SpiceMarch 23, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I can just imagine how addictive...delightful!

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  27. Savoring ItalyMarch 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Kool Aid and Nerds in a truffle...wow! Your truffles looks so good and sound like something so fun to make with my kids:)

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  28. Treat and TrickMarch 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Very tempting and yummy! Great presentation too...

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  29. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Your truffles look wonderful and sounds delightful!
    xx,
    Tammy

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  30. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love white chocolate paired with raspberry, and can only imagine that the lemon flavor makes them even better! Truffles are always so pretty, and yours definitely don't disappoint :)

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  31. KankanaMarch 23, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    OMG OMG OMG !!! they look sooo cute and yummmmyyy .. damn I am craving for those now ...

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  32. EileenMarch 23, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love making truffles. Yours are beautiful!

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  33. We Are Not MarthaMarch 24, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Wow, I can't believe you used Kool-Aid to make these! And nerds!! They're beautiful :)

    Sues

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  34. DrickMarch 24, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    this has to be the coolest treat I have heard of, truffles with Kool-Aid........ and I don't know if I could cover the entire truffle, just might have let a little bid of those blue balls show.....

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  35. Mary BergfeldMarch 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    These are really beautiful. I never would have dreamed they could be made with Kool-Aid. Kudos. have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  36. Susi's Kochen und BackenMarch 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I love the lemon-raspberry combination and what a innovative idea to use Kool-Aid. They look great :o)

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  37. Mrs. LMarch 24, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Seriously, Kool-Aid and Nerds? I so have to have to make these!

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  38. RuthMarch 24, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    These. Look. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

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  39. A little bit of everythingMarch 24, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Those truffles look really great!Love how you decorate them.
    Thanks for sharing

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  40. LisaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Oh my gosh, those truffles look amazing and they sound like they have a ton of yummy lemon flavor to enjoy.

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  41. Allison @ Alli 'n SonMarch 26, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    These look so good! I'm afraid I'd eat the entire batch in one siting.

    I hope you'll stop by and share this recipe on my linky, Sweet Tooth Friday! http://alli-n-son.com/2011/03/24/chocolate-donuts/

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  42. Lisa | Authentic Suburban Gourmet March 26, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    What a unique truffle - love the flavor profile. Have a great weekend.

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  43. KristyMarch 26, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    These look so fun! I want one :)

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  44. Jill | Dulce DoughMarch 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    These look so beautiful! I never would have guessed those were Nerds on top!

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  45. Melissa@EyesBiggerMarch 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    oh wow, those sound so easy. I always think truffles would be hard. and lemon raspberry together is great. these might just convince me to give them a try.

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  46. Spoon and ChopsticksMarch 31, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Love your truffles and love your blog! Thanks for your comment on my blog. I am now your new follower.

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  47. Sylvia F.April 5, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Yummy! I love that!

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