Description
Sweet strawberry truffles offer a delightful blend of creamy chocolate and fresh strawberry flavors. Chocolate lovers will savor these simple, elegant confections that bring joy with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 drop pink food coloring (optional)
Coating:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Create a pristine workspace and select a medium bowl for white chocolate chips, ensuring all tools are clean and ready.
- In a small saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat until completely liquefied, then carefully incorporate heavy cream and bring to a delicate simmer.
- Cascade the warm butter-cream mixture over white chocolate chips, allowing 1-2 minutes for chocolate to soften and begin melting naturally.
- Enhance the mixture with strawberry and vanilla extracts, incorporating food coloring for vibrant appearance. Whisk thoroughly until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. If chocolate remains unmelted, use brief 15-second microwave intervals.
- Shield the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, allowing ingredients to solidify and develop robust flavor profiles.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, carefully craft uniform truffle spheres, rolling each delicately in powdered sugar for a elegant, frosted exterior.
- Return truffles to refrigerator for an additional 30-minute chilling period, ensuring optimal texture and serving readiness. Store in sealed container for maximum freshness.
Notes
- Chocolate Tip: Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture, ensuring a premium taste in your truffles.
- Temperature Control: Allow the mixture to cool and set properly in the refrigerator, which helps achieve the perfect truffle consistency and prevents melting.
- Coating Variation: Experiment with different coatings like crushed freeze-dried strawberries, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Storage Hack: Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, letting them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to enhance their creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg