Rose and Cardamom Turkish Delight Truffles

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Delicate rosewater and cardamom spiced truffles coated in powdered sugar, inspired by traditional Turkish delight flavors for a sweet Valentine’s treat. This Middle Eastern-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers white chocolate chips, heavy cream, rosewater into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 20, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 20 Middle Eastern cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 8 oz white chocolate chips finely and place in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 1/3 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp rosewater and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom over medium heat until just simmering.
  3. Step 3: Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped white chocolate and 1 tbsp unsalted butter; let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  6. Step 6: Using a teaspoon, scoop out small portions and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands, then roll each truffle in additional powdered sugar to coat.
  7. Step 7: Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

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