Description
White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles are a luscious, creamy treat combining the smooth sweetness of white chocolate with the intense fruity flavor of freeze-dried strawberries. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create elegant, melt-in-your-mouth truffles perfect for gifting, special occasions, or indulgent moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz white chocolate chips or bars (for melting)
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Coatings
- Cocoa powder
- Crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- White chocolate shavings
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry powder: Grind freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or spice grinder. This powder will add an intense strawberry flavor without moisture.
- Melt the white chocolate: Gently melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Heat the cream and butter: Warm heavy cream and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat until butter melts and mixture nears simmering. Remove from heat immediately.
- Combine ingredients: Slowly pour warm cream and butter into the melted white chocolate, stirring continuously until fully incorporated. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry powder, mixing until silky and smooth.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Shape the truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, form bite-sized balls with chilled mixture and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each truffle in your choice of coatings like powdered sugar, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, or white chocolate shavings for added texture and appeal.
- Final chilling: Refrigerate coated truffles for at least 30 minutes until completely set before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor.
- Warm cream gently to prevent separation.
- Shape truffles while mixture is chilled to avoid melting.
- Keep hands cool by rinsing with cold water between shaping.
- Store truffles in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20-24 total)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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