Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar, adjust as needed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Coatings
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder
- Crushed nuts (pistachios or almonds)
- White chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Crushed dark chocolate (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Finely dice fresh strawberries and pat them dry on a paper towel to remove excess moisture, ensuring the ganache texture is smooth.
- Heat the Cream and Butter: Gently warm the heavy cream and butter together over low heat until melted and just beginning to simmer. This mixture will melt the white chocolate evenly.
- Melt White Chocolate: Pour the warm cream and butter mixture over the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for one minute, then stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Mix in Strawberries and Flavorings: Fold in the diced strawberries and vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar until the ganache becomes slightly firm and easy to roll.
- Chill the Ganache: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm enough to handle but still soft.
- Form and Coat the Truffles: Scoop small portions of the chilled ganache and roll them quickly between your palms to form smooth balls. Immediately roll each truffle in your chosen coating, such as freeze-dried strawberry powder or crushed nuts, then place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the coated truffles for 30 minutes to set fully before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the creamiest texture.
- Ensure strawberries are thoroughly dried to prevent the ganache from becoming too wet.
- Do not rush chilling; well-chilled ganache holds shape better.
- Work quickly when rolling truffles to avoid melting from warm hands; chill hands if needed.
- Experiment with coatings like cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or white chocolate shavings for varied textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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