Description
Delight in these creamy and luscious White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles, featuring a smooth strawberry-infused ganache center coated in silky white chocolate and topped with vibrant freeze-dried strawberry pieces. Perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion, these truffles combine rich white chocolate and the intense flavor of strawberries in an elegant bite-sized confection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Truffles:
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, blended into powder
For the Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it reaches a gentle simmer, ensuring it doesn’t boil to avoid curdling.
- Melt White Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate, then stir gently until smooth and completely melted to form a creamy ganache.
- Add Strawberry Powder: Mix the freeze-dried strawberry powder into the ganache thoroughly to infuse the truffle centers with strawberry flavor.
- Chill the Ganache: Refrigerate the mixture for 2 to 3 hours until it becomes firm and set enough to shape.
- Form the Truffles: Scoop out the chilled ganache and roll it into uniform 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Refrigerate Again: Place the truffle balls back in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt Coating Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate for coating in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fluid.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted white chocolate to fully coat them, using a fork or dipping tool to lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add Freeze-Dried Strawberry Topping: While the coating is still wet, sprinkle the truffles with crushed freeze-dried strawberries to add flavor and a decorative touch.
- Set the Truffles: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the coating hardens completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add intense flavor without moisture, helping maintain the texture of the truffles.
- Keep the truffles refrigerated and consume within one week for optimal freshness.
- If ganache is too soft to roll, extend chilling time until firm.
- For a cleaner coating, ensure truffles are well chilled before dipping.
