The Creamiest White Chocolate Truffles Recipe for Sweet Bliss
Crafting white chocolate truffles converts ordinary ingredients into extraordinary delights that dance between creamy decadence and sophisticated elegance.
Sweet culinary magic happens when simple components merge with precise techniques and careful attention.
Professional pastry artists understand these delectable treats require delicate handling and thoughtful preparation.
Smooth, luxurious textures emerge from carefully balanced combinations of rich dairy elements and premium chocolate.
Rich flavor profiles develop through strategic mixing and temperature-controlled processes that elevate mundane ingredients into something spectacular.
Passionate home bakers appreciate how intricate techniques can produce restaurant-quality confections right in their own kitchens.
Each carefully constructed truffle represents a miniature canvas of gastronomic creativity and personal expression.
You’ll want to master these sublime sweet treasures.
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Step 1: Prepare Strawberry Powder
Crush freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until finely ground. Sift through a mesh strainer to remove any lumps. If using pre-made strawberry powder, skip this step.
Step 2: Heat Heavy Cream
Pour cream into a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat until it just begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
Step 3: Prepare Chocolate Base
Step 4: Create Smooth Ganache
Pour hot cream over chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes without stirring. Gently mix with a silicone spatula until completely smooth and glossy.
Step 5: Add Strawberry Flavor
Stir strawberry powder into the ganache until fully incorporated.
Step 6: Chill Ganache
Transfer mixture to a container. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours until firm.
Step 7: Shape Truffle Centers
Step 8: Prepare Chocolate Coating
Finely chop additional white chocolate. Melt in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each heating until completely smooth.
Step 9: Dip and Coat Truffles
Step 10: Finish and Serve
Optionally sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until coating sets completely.
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
Description
Creamy white chocolate truffles marry sweet strawberry essence in this luxurious French-inspired confection. Rich ganache centers dipped in smooth chocolate create an irresistible bite of pure indulgence you’ll savor with delightful pleasure.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) white cooking chocolate
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) white cooking chocolate (for coating)
- 80 milliliters (2.7 fluid ounces) thickened/heavy cream
Flavoring:
- 15 grams (0.5 ounces) freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry powder)
Instructions
- Transform freeze-dried strawberries into a delicate powder by pulsing in a food processor, then sift through a fine mesh to eliminate any unwanted particles.
- Gently warm the cream in a saucepan until it reaches a light simmer, then immediately remove from heat.
- Meticulously chop the white chocolate into uniform, fine pieces and transfer to a heat-resistant bowl. Partially melt the chocolate in the microwave with short, controlled bursts.
- Cascade the heated cream over the chocolate, allowing it to rest undisturbed for a brief moment. Tenderly fold with a silicone spatula until a glossy, uniform ganache emerges.
- Integrate the strawberry powder thoroughly, ensuring even distribution throughout the ganache.
- Transfer the mixture to a shallow container, seal with plastic wrap directly touching the surface, and refrigerate until the ganache achieves a solid, touchable consistency.
- Utilize a small scoop to form uniform truffle centers, rolling each between palms to create perfect spheres. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and chill to firm up the texture.
- Prepare the coating by carefully melting additional white chocolate, stirring between microwave intervals to achieve a smooth, glossy finish.
- Delicately immerse each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage. Tap gently to remove excess coating, allowing the chocolate to settle gracefully.
- For an elegant touch, sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries over the truffles before the chocolate sets. Refrigerate until the coating hardens completely, creating a stunning final presentation.
Notes
- Ensure freeze-dried strawberries are finely ground and sifted to create a smooth, seed-free powder for intense strawberry flavor.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best ganache texture and richness, avoiding chocolate chips which may not melt as smoothly.
- Chill the ganache thoroughly before shaping to make rolling easier and prevent sticky, messy truffles.
- Work quickly when coating truffles to prevent chocolate from hardening and maintain a clean, glossy finish.
- Keep truffles refrigerated and consume within 5-7 days for optimal taste and texture.
- Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Liam O’Brien
Founder & Recipe Developer
Expertise
Education
Dublin Institute of Technology (now Technological University Dublin)
Ballymaloe Cookery School, County Cork, Ireland
Liam O’Brien is the co-founder and kitchen soul behind Good Tasting Meals, a chef who believes that cooking shouldn’t feel stressful or complicated.
He earned his culinary stripes at Technological University Dublin and polished his farm-to-table skills at Ballymaloe Cookery School. With over 15 years flipping pans and stirring up stories, Liam has worked in family cafés, bustling bistros, and everything in between.
At Good Tasting Meals, Liam brings you recipes that feel like home: cozy, simple, and full of flavor.