Description
These White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles are luscious bite-sized treats that combine the sweetness of ripe strawberries with creamy white chocolate ganache, coated in a smooth white chocolate shell. Perfect for gift-giving or special occasions, these truffles offer a delicate balance of fruity and creamy flavors with an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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 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 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.
- Scoop and Shape: 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 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.
- Decorate and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle truffles with freeze-dried strawberry powder, edible glitter, or drizzle with contrasting melted chocolate for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are thoroughly dried to prevent excess moisture from ruining the ganache texture.
- Chilling the ganache for several hours is critical to achieve the right consistency for shaping.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, adding freeze-dried strawberry powder is highly recommended but optional.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1 week for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
