Description
Indulgent Strawberry Truffles merge creamy chocolate with fresh strawberry essence, creating a luxurious dessert that melts in your mouth. Sweet and sophisticated, these elegant treats will transport taste buds to a gourmet paradise you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 drop pink food coloring
Instructions
- Place white chocolate chips in a medium bowl, preparing them for the upcoming cream infusion.
- In a small saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat, then carefully incorporate heavy whipping cream, bringing the mixture to a delicate simmer without allowing aggressive boiling.
- Immediately pour the hot cream mixture over white chocolate chips, allowing 1-2 minutes for heat to soften the chocolate naturally.
- Introduce strawberry and vanilla extracts, along with a hint of pink food coloring. Whisk thoroughly until achieving a completely smooth consistency. For any unmelted chocolate, use brief 15-second microwave intervals, stirring between each.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until the mixture reaches a firm yet scoopable texture.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out 1-1½ tablespoons of chilled mixture. Swiftly roll between palms to create smooth spheres, working efficiently to manage potential stickiness.
- Generously coat each truffle in powdered sugar, ensuring complete and even coverage. For enhanced presentation, consider a second sugar dusting just before serving.
- Return truffles to refrigeration for an additional 30-60 minutes to solidify completely before indulging.
Notes
- Melt chocolate gently to prevent seizing or burning, using a double boiler or short microwave bursts for smooth consistency.
- Chill mixture thoroughly before shaping truffles, ensuring firm texture that makes rolling easier and prevents sticky hands.
- Work quickly when forming balls to maintain cool temperature and prevent melting, using cold hands or wearing food-safe gloves for cleaner handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg