Strawberry Truffles

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These yummy White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles are really simple to make because you only need 3 ingredients. They’re great for celebrating special days or as a tasty gift during the Holidays!

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Indulge in the divine combination of creamy white chocolate and sweet strawberries with our White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles, a delightful confection that's perfect for any occasion. Picture luscious strawberry puree blended with smooth white chocolate, resulting in a velvety ganache filling that melts in your mouth. Each truffle is delicately rolled in powdered sugar or dipped in a layer of melted white chocolate, adding an extra touch of sweetness and elegance. With their irresistible combination of flavors and luxurious texture, these White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles are sure to be a hit at parties, weddings, or as a special treat for yourself.

Why We Love This Recipe:

  • These Strawberry Truffles are such a delightful treat, combining different textures and flavors in just the right way. They’re perfect for any special occasion!
  • The filling, made of white chocolate ganache, is loaded with freeze-dried strawberries, giving it a powerful burst of strawberry flavor. Encased in a smooth white chocolate shell and topped with crushed freeze-dried strawberries, each bite is a heavenly combination of sweetness and freshness.
  • Since there’s no need for fresh strawberries, you can whip up these strawberry white chocolate truffles any time of the year. Plus, with the natural sweetness of the white chocolate, there’s no need for added sugar in this recipe!

INGREDIENTS NOTES

  • Chocolate: Choose high-quality cooking white chocolate, available in bars or callets/pistoles. Avoid using white chocolate chips, as they may not melt properly and can make the truffles grainy.
  • Cream: Use thickened or heavy cream with at least 30% fat content (also known as heavy whipping cream). If you prefer dairy-free truffles, you can use a plant-based cream with a similar fat content.
  • Freeze Dried Strawberries: Grind them into a fine powder. Alternatively, you can use freeze-dried strawberry powder. Avoid using fresh strawberries, as they contain too much moisture and can ruin the texture of the truffles.
  • Freeze-dried fruits offer intense flavor with just a small amount of ingredients. Even a small quantity of strawberry powder will infuse the truffles with amazing strawberry flavor!

Recipe FAQs:

  • Fresh Strawberries? No, this recipe is specifically designed for freeze-dried strawberries. Fresh or frozen strawberries, or strawberry puree, release too much juice and can ruin the texture of the truffles.
  • How do I make Strawberry Powder? Simply blend freeze-dried strawberries in a small blender or food processor until you achieve a fine powder. You can optionally sift it through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds or lumps. Use it immediately, as fruit powders tend to become sticky when they absorb moisture from the air.
  • Dark Chocolate instead of White Chocolate? Yes, you can, but you’ll need to adjust the ratios because white chocolate has a different amount of cocoa butter compared to dark chocolate. For dark chocolate strawberry truffles, use 180 ml of cream with 180 grams of dark chocolate instead of the quantities listed in the recipe card below.
  • How long can truffles be kept at room temperature? Since white chocolate melts faster than dark chocolate, it’s best to store these strawberry truffles in the fridge. They should last for about 1 hour at room temperature before they start to become soft, unless you’re in a very hot environment.

TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

  • Why did the chocolate ganache filling split? This often happens when the emulsion between the chocolate and cream breaks down, causing the fat to separate from the mixture. To fix it, you can try smoothing out the ganache with an immersion blender. Be careful not to move the blender up and down too much to avoid creating too many air bubbles.
  • Why is my chocolate truffle mixture not setting? A soft truffle mixture is usually due to insufficient chilling or an incorrect ratio of cream to chocolate. The amount of cream needed can vary based on the cocoa butter content of your chocolate. If the ganache doesn’t set after a few hours, it likely needs less cream or more chocolate.
  • How do you fix runny truffles? If the ganache hasn’t set after a few hours in the fridge, you can try freezing it for 15 to 20 minutes to see if it firms up. If that doesn’t work, melt a bit more white chocolate, stir it into the mixture, and chill it again.

STORING & FREEZING

  • Store these strawberry chocolate truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week to maintain their best texture. If left at room temperature, they’ll stay good for about 1 hour before the coating starts to soften.
  • While I don’t recommend freezing the entire truffles, you can freeze the chocolate and strawberry ganache filling balls for up to a month. When you’re ready to serve them, coat them in melted white chocolate.

Love strawberry? Be sure to check out these other delicious strawberry recipes!

Strawberry Crumble Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Strawberry Rolls

Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Strawberry Crumb Bars

 

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