Description
Delightful white chocolate truffles combine creamy elegance with strawberry essence. Rich Belgian chocolate and fresh cream create an indulgent treat perfect for special moments with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (8.8 oz) white cooking chocolate
- 150 g (5.3 oz) white cooking chocolate (for coating)
- 80 ml (2.7 fl oz) thickened/heavy cream
- 15 g (0.5 oz) freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry powder)
Instructions
- Pulverize Strawberries: Transform freeze-dried strawberries into a delicate powder using a food processor, then sift through a fine mesh to eliminate unwanted particles.
- Prepare Ganache Base: Warm cream in a saucepan until lightly simmering, then remove from heat. Finely chop white chocolate and transfer to a heat-resistant bowl. Partially melt chocolate using controlled microwave bursts.
- Create Ganache: Pour heated cream over chocolate, allowing brief resting time. Gently fold with a silicone spatula until a glossy, uniform ganache develops. Thoroughly incorporate strawberry powder for even distribution.
- Chill and Shape: Transfer mixture to a shallow container, seal with plastic wrap directly touching the surface. Refrigerate until ganache solidifies. Use a small scoop to form uniform truffle centers, rolling between palms to create perfect spheres. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and chill to firm up.
- Coat and Finish: Melt additional white chocolate carefully, stirring between microwave intervals to achieve a smooth consistency. Immerse each chilled truffle into melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring complete coverage. Tap gently to remove excess coating. Sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries over truffles before chocolate sets. Refrigerate until coating hardens completely for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Powder Precision: Sifting freeze-dried strawberries ensures a smooth, lump-free powder for an even flavor distribution.
- Cream Technique: Gentle heating prevents scorching and maintains the cream’s delicate texture for perfect ganache.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Short microwave bursts and careful stirring prevent chocolate from burning or seizing.
- Coating Finesse: Tapping excess chocolate and sprinkling crushed strawberries creates a professional, visually appealing finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg