White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles 🍓🍫

Indulge in these delightful White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles, a perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and tangy strawberries. These truffles are not only visually appealing but also pack a flavorful punch, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe to create these delectable bites right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

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

Disclaimer: For accuracy and better results, I highly recommend using measurements in grams and ml instead of cups and spoons.

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 White Chocolate

• 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 Make the Ganache

• 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 the 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. 🥄

🔟 Final Touch and Chill

• 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. 🍓🍫

Timing:

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

Enjoy these White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles as a delightful treat or a thoughtful homemade gift. Happy truffle making!

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