Description
Delight in these luscious White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles, a no-bake dessert featuring creamy white chocolate blended with tangy freeze-dried strawberries. These elegant treats are perfect for holidays or special occasions, offering a smooth, rich texture and a burst of strawberry flavor, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and optional strawberry garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Garnish
- â…“ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Base: Place finely chopped white chocolate into a heatproof bowl, ensuring it is ready for melting.
- Heat Cream and Butter: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and unsalted butter over medium heat until it just begins to simmer—do not boil.
- Melt the Chocolate: Pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped white chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 1–2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- Stir Smooth: Gently stir the mixture until the white chocolate is fully melted and smooth, creating a silky ganache base.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla extract into the ganache, stirring evenly to distribute the flavor.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 1–2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- Form the Truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 1-inch balls. Roll each between your palms to create smooth, round truffles.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in powdered sugar to coat evenly, and optionally sprinkle with additional crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish.
- Store and Serve: Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to serve for the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- For variation, try rolling truffles in white chocolate shavings or dipping them in melted white chocolate for a candy-coated finish.
- Keep the truffles chilled and serve cold to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
