Description
Delight in these decadent White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles, featuring a luscious strawberry-infused white chocolate ganache center coated in smooth white chocolate. These elegant treats combine fresh, dried strawberries with creamy white chocolate and a hint of vanilla, perfect for special occasions or gifting.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Ganache
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced and dried
- 8 oz white chocolate chips or bars
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
Coating
- 8 oz white chocolate for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Gently dice fresh strawberries into very small pieces and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture that could affect the truffle texture.
- Make the Strawberry Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in white chocolate until fully melted and smooth. Fold in diced strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional freeze-dried strawberry powder, mixing thoroughly. Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for several hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Shape the Truffles: Once chilled and firm, use a teaspoon or melon baller to scoop uniform portions. Quickly roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Coat the Truffles: Melt additional white chocolate until glossy and smooth. Using forks or dipping tools, thoroughly coat each ganache ball with the melted chocolate. Return coated truffles to the tray and refrigerate until the coating sets completely.
- Add Finishing Touches: Optionally, sprinkle truffles with freeze-dried strawberry powder, edible glitter, or drizzle with contrasting melted chocolate for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Dicing and drying the strawberries well is crucial to prevent excess moisture which can make the ganache too soft.
- Chilling the ganache for several hours—ideally 4 hours or overnight—helps to achieve the perfect scoopable firmness.
- Use good quality white chocolate for both the ganache and coating to ensure the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder enhances the strawberry flavor and adds a subtle color but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Store finished truffles refrigerated and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
