White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles
These elegant White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles combine the rich, buttery notes of premium white chocolate with the concentrated, tangy essence of freeze-dried strawberries. They are smooth, creamy, and visually stunning.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 20 Truffles
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
White Cooking Chocolate – 250 gr
Thickened / Heavy Cream – 80 ml
Freeze Dried Strawberries (or Powder) – 15 gr
White Cooking Chocolate (for coating) – 150 gr
Extra strawberries for garnish – optional
Instructions
Prepare Strawberry Powder: Pulse freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until fine. Sift through a mesh sieve to remove seeds.
Heat Cream: Place cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat immediately.
Prepare Chocolate: Finely chop 250g white chocolate and place in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 30-60 seconds until just starting to soften.
Create Ganache: Pour hot cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently with a silicone spatula until shiny and smooth.
Incorporate Flavor: Add the strawberry powder to the ganache and stir until fully combined and vibrant.
Chill: Transfer ganache to an airtight container, press plastic wrap against the surface, and refrigerate for 3+ hours until firm.
Shape: Scoop 1.5 tablespoon portions and roll into smooth balls. Place on parchment paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
Melt Coating: Melt the remaining 150g chocolate in 30-second increments in the microwave until smooth.
Coat: Dip chilled balls into the melted chocolate using a fork. Tap off excess and return to the tray.
Garnish and Set: Sprinkle with extra strawberry dust and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
• Use high-quality cooking chocolate (couverture) rather than chocolate chips for a smoother melt.
• If the ganache splits, use an immersion blender to emulsify it back together.
• Ensure the strawberry powder is sifted; the seeds can add an unwanted gritty texture.
• Keep the truffles chilled until serving, as white chocolate has a low melting point.