Description
Luscious Strawberry Truffles offer a delightful fusion of creamy chocolate and fresh strawberry essence. Rich ganache centers dipped in smooth chocolate create an irresistible confection you’ll savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (15g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional, for fresh flavor)
Coating:
- ½ cup (75g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ½ cup (100g) white chocolate, melted (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious strawberry ganache by gently warming cream and butter until aromatic, then cascading the heated mixture over delicate white chocolate. Allow the ingredients to meld for a moment before whisking into a silky smooth consistency.
- Incorporate vibrant strawberry powder or jam, along with vanilla and a whisper of salt, stirring until the ganache transforms into a uniform, luscious blend.
- Shield the ganache with plastic wrap and nestle in the refrigerator, allowing it to firm and develop its rich texture for approximately 1-2 hours.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, carefully extract portions of the chilled ganache and roll between palms to create elegant spherical shapes. Arrange these delicate orbs on a parchment-lined tray.
- Return the truffles to the refrigerator for a brief 15-20 minute rest, ensuring they maintain a pristine form and ideal consistency.
- Prepare a coating of crushed freeze-dried strawberries, creating a vibrant and textural exterior for each truffle.
- Gently roll each ganache sphere through the strawberry powder, ensuring a complete and even coverage that adds both visual appeal and intense fruity flavor.
- For an indulgent variation, consider dipping the truffles in molten white chocolate before their final strawberry powder coating, creating an additional layer of decadence.
- Preserve these delicate confections in an airtight container within the refrigerator, where they will maintain their exquisite quality for up to one week.
- When ready to serve, allow the truffles to rest momentarily at room temperature to soften slightly, enhancing their melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for a smoother, more luxurious ganache that melts perfectly in your mouth.
- Work quickly when rolling truffles to prevent the mixture from becoming too soft, using cold hands or wearing food-safe gloves for easier shaping.
- Customize the texture by adjusting the cream-to-chocolate ratio: less cream creates firmer truffles, while more cream results in a softer, more delicate consistency.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly treat by selecting dairy-free white chocolate and using plant-based butter alternatives for a universally enjoyable dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg