Divine White Chocolate Strawberry Bliss Truffles 🍓🍫

Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy white chocolate and tangy strawberries with these Divine White Chocolate Strawberry Bliss Truffles. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, these truffles are sure to impress with their smooth ganache center and exquisite coating. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients:

• 250g White Cooking Chocolate 🍫
• 80ml Thickened/Heavy Cream 🥛
• 15g Freeze-Dried Strawberries (or Strawberry Powder) 🍓
• 150g White Cooking Chocolate (for the coating) 🍫

Disclaimer: I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry Powder:
Place the freeze-dried strawberries in a small food processor and blend until you get a fine powder. Sift through a thin mesh sieve to remove any seeds or lumps. Skip this step if using freeze-dried strawberry powder. 🌾

2️⃣ Heat the Cream:
Place the cream in a small saucepan and heat on low until it starts to simmer, then turn off the heat. 🔥

3️⃣ Melt the Chocolate:
In the meantime, finely chop the white chocolate bar and place it in a medium-size heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the bottom of the chocolate has just started to melt. 🥣

4️⃣ Combine Cream and Chocolate:
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and leave without touching for 2 minutes. Gently stir with a silicone spatula until all the chocolate has melted and the cream has been incorporated. You should get a shiny, smooth ganache. ✨

5️⃣ Incorporate Strawberry Powder:
Add the strawberry powder and stir until incorporated. 🍓

6️⃣ Chill the Ganache:
Pour the ganache mixture into a small dish or airtight container. Cover with plastic wrap touching its surface and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours, or until it has set and feels firm to the touch. ❄️

7️⃣ Shape the Truffles:
Pick up some of the filling with a small 1.5 tablespoon scoop. Roll it between your hands to shape into a ball, then place on a baking sheet lined with baking/parchment paper. Repeat until all the filling has been rolled up. Place the balls in the freezer for 15 minutes, or fridge for 30 minutes. ⏲️

8️⃣ Prepare the Coating:
Finely chop the white chocolate for the coating and place it in a small heat-proof bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, stopping to stir with a spatula each time. Continue until the chocolate is completely melted and very smooth. 🍫

9️⃣ Coat the Truffles:
Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate. Using a small fork or a truffle dipper, flip it around to fully coat, then pick them up. Gently tap the fork/dipper against the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Tip the strawberry truffle back over the lined tray. 🥄

🔟 Optional Garnish:
Optionally, sprinkle some crushed freeze-dried strawberries over the chocolate coating before it has started to set. Place in the fridge to finish setting for at least 30 minutes, or until set and ready to serve. 🍓🍫

Time Breakdown:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Chilling Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
• Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Enjoy these exquisite White Chocolate Strawberry Bliss Truffles as a sweet treat for yourself or share them with loved ones for a delightful experience!