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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White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles 🍓🍫
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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 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 Place the cream in a small saucepan and heat on low until it starts to simmer, then turn off the heat. 🔥
3️⃣ 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 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 Add the strawberry powder and stir until incorporated. 🍓
6️⃣ 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 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 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 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. 🥄
🔟 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. 🍓🍫
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 3 hours 45 minutes