Description
Silky smooth Strawberry Truffles bring European chocolate artistry to your dessert table. Luxurious chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries create an elegant treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (15 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (75 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ½ cup (100 grams) white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Craft the luscious strawberry ganache by gently warming cream and butter in a saucepan until steaming, creating a silky base for the confection.
- Transfer the heated liquid over white chocolate, allowing it to rest momentarily before whisking into a velvety smooth mixture.
- Incorporate strawberry powder, vanilla, and a delicate pinch of salt, blending thoroughly to intensify the fruity essence.
- Shield the ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate, permitting the mixture to solidify for 1-2 hours until it reaches a scoopable consistency.
- Using a spoon, carefully extract portions of the chilled ganache and roll between palms to form elegant spherical truffles.
- Arrange the delicate orbs on a parchment-lined tray, returning them to the refrigerator for a brief 15-20 minute firming session.
- Enhance the truffles by generously coating each piece in crushed freeze-dried strawberries, creating a vibrant and textured exterior.
- For an additional layer of decadence, consider dipping the truffles in melted white chocolate prior to the strawberry powder coating.
- Preserve the truffles in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining their pristine quality for up to one week.
- Serve chilled or allow to soften slightly at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the ganache sets perfectly, preventing messy handling during truffle shaping.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for a rich, smooth ganache that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed pistachios or toasted coconut for unique flavor variations.
- Keep truffles refrigerated to maintain their delicate texture and prevent melting, especially in warm environments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg