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
Scale
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