Description
Indulgent Strawberry Truffles blend rich chocolate with fresh strawberry essence, creating a luxurious dessert that melts in your mouth. Chocolate lovers will savor these elegant, bite-sized treats perfect for special occasions or quiet moments of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 drop pink food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare a medium bowl and place white chocolate chips inside, setting it aside for later use.
- In a small saucepan, gently melt butter over low heat. Carefully pour in heavy cream and raise temperature to medium, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once the cream mixture reaches a simmer, immediately pour it over the white chocolate chips. Allow the hot liquid to rest for 1-2 minutes, softening the chocolate.
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly, incorporating extracts and food coloring until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- If chocolate remains unmelted, microwave the mixture in short 15-second intervals, stirring between each heating session.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until the mixture firms and becomes slightly solid.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, extract portions of the chilled mixture and roll into uniform spherical shapes. Generously coat each truffle ball with powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the sugar-coated truffles to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30-60 minutes to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for a smoother, richer truffle texture.
- Use fresh or freeze-dried strawberry powder for intense natural flavor instead of artificial extracts.
- Wear food-safe gloves when rolling truffles to prevent melting and maintain a perfect round shape.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing flavors to develop and intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg