Description
Delightfully smooth and creamy blueberry buttercream chocolates, featuring a rich blueberry buttercream center coated in a luscious chocolate shell. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness and berry flavor, ideal for a homemade confection treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Buttercream
- 720 grams powdered sugar (6 cups)
- 170 grams unsalted butter, softened (¾ cup)
- 54 grams blueberry flavor paste (3 tbsp)
- 45 grams whole milk (3 tbsp)
- 1 gram salt (½ teaspoon)
Chocolate Coating
- Chocolate for melting (quantity as needed for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8 x 6 quarter sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the buttercream.
- Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until it is smooth and creamy, creating a perfect base for the buttercream.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar into the butter, mixing well after each addition to ensure a fluffy, smooth texture without lumps.
- Incorporate Flavor and Salt: Mix in the blueberry flavor paste and salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the taste and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Add Milk and Mix: Stir in 3 tablespoons of whole milk and continue mixing until the buttercream is smooth and spreadable, ready for setting.
- Spread and Chill: Spread the buttercream evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula, then chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Cut Buttercream Squares: Once chilled, cut the buttercream into 1 inch by 1 inch squares carefully to maintain neat edges.
- Dry Buttercream: Place the squares on a parchment-lined tray and allow them to dry at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours to develop a firm outer layer for dipping.
- Dip in Melted Chocolate: Melt your choice of chocolate and dip each buttercream square thoroughly, coating them completely. Allow the chocolate shell to set before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best flavor and consistency.
- Blueberry flavor paste can be substituted with natural blueberry extract or puree, but adjust quantities to taste.
- Ensure buttercream is fully dried before dipping to prevent melting or cracking of the chocolate shell.
- Store finished chocolates in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (chilling) plus 12-24 hours drying time, plus 15 minutes (chocolate dipping and setting)
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry buttercream chocolates, homemade chocolates, blueberry flavor buttercream, chocolate dipped buttercream, no-bake candy
