Description
Rich layers of velvety chocolate embrace luscious strawberry cream in these irresistible homemade chocolates. Sweet indulgence meets classic confectionery, promising a delightful experience that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Cream Chocolates
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 8 ounces (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
Strawberry Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder (or ¼ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a spacious mixing vessel until it achieves a silky, uniform texture with no visible lumps.
- Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and finely ground freeze-dried strawberry powder, blending thoroughly to create a consistent pale pink mixture.
- Introduce the vanilla extract and heavy cream, gently folding and stirring until the filling develops a luxurious, pipeable consistency that holds its shape.
- Prepare a parchment-lined tray and carefully pipe or dollop small, uniform portions of the strawberry cream filling.
- Place the tray in the freezer, allowing the delicate strawberry cream to set and firm up for approximately 15-20 minutes, which will help maintain the chocolates’ structural integrity.
- Once chilled and stabilized, the strawberry cream centers will be ready for the next stage of chocolate preparation, ensuring a delightful, smooth texture and intense fruity flavor profile.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free base that blends effortlessly with other ingredients.
- Sift strawberry powder and powdered sugar together to eliminate any clumps and create a uniformly light, airy filling texture.
- Adjust cream quantity carefully to achieve the perfect piping consistency, preventing the mixture from becoming too runny or too stiff.
- Freeze the filling briefly to help maintain shape when dipping or coating with chocolate, making the process cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg