Description
Delightfully creamy and fruity, these White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles combine the rich sweetness of white chocolate with the natural tartness of freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect as elegant bite-sized treats for parties or gifts, these no-bake truffles offer a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle strawberry flavor and a beautiful pink coating.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 8 oz (225g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating (Optional)
- Additional crushed freeze-dried strawberries or
- White chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, place the chopped white chocolate. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to soften the chocolate. Gently stir until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Strawberry Flavor: Stir in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is fully incorporated, ensuring a consistent strawberry flavor without added moisture.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, until the mixture firms up enough to handle and scoop.
- Shape the Truffles: Once firm, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the mixture. Roll each portion into a smooth ball between your palms, forming bite-sized truffles.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in either additional crushed freeze-dried strawberries or melted white chocolate for a glossy, festive finish. This step adds texture, color, and extra flavor.
- Chill Again: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to allow them to set completely.
- Serve: Once set, the truffles are ready to be enjoyed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add flavor without moisture, preventing the truffles from becoming too soft.
- Roll truffles quickly when shaping to minimize melting from your hands.
- For variation, try rolling truffles in cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts instead of freeze-dried strawberries.
- These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
