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Turn fancy white chocolate and crisp freeze-dried strawberries into dreamy pink treats with these truffles. Inside, you get a super smooth strawberry ganache wrapped in a thin layer of white chocolate. Fun fact, these started by accident when there were spare leftovers. Now they’re a chic sweet that feels special for any celebration.
What Makes These Special
The pink color's real and the strawberry taste pops because there’s zero fake stuff here. It’s all from freeze-dried strawberries, which pack a strong berry hit next to the sweet, velvety white chocolate. They look like a showstopper but are easy to make, so you don’t need pro candy skills to pull these off at home.
Main Ingredients
- White Chocolate for Shell (170g): Grab top-shelf chocolate with real cocoa butter for a glossy outer finish.
- Extra Strawberry Dust (10g): Crush this for a pop of color on top.
- Heavy Whipping Cream (80ml): At least 35% fat helps your ganache set up perfectly.
- White Chocolate for Middle (225g): Premium chocolate gives you the best melt for that creamy truffle inside.
- Freeze-dried Strawberries (20g): Blend these super fine, then sift out seeds so the center's extra smooth.
- Optional Booster: Use real strawberry extract if you want even more berry punch.
Steps and How-To
- Coat in Chocolate
- Melt your white chocolate for dipping and keep it at the right temp. Dunk the truffle balls, let the extra coating drip off, then dust with the crushed strawberries right away.
- Shape the Middles
- When the ganache is firm, scoop out even balls with a small scoop or melon baller. Chill again for 15 minutes after rolling each batch to keep things tidy.
- Let It Set
- Lay plastic wrap right onto the ganache and stick it in the fridge until it’s firm. Give it a few hours (or just leave it overnight)
- Add the Strawberries
- Mix the strawberry powder right into the still-warm ganache, stirring so the color turns even and pink all over.
- Make the Ganache
- Warm the cream just before it boils, then pour over chopped white chocolate. Wait two minutes, give it a stir, and you’ll have a shiny, smooth mixture.
- Prep Strawberry Powder
- Blend the freeze-dried berries until they're a super fine dust, then strain out any bits and seeds so your centers stay silky.
Big Tips and Tricks
Keep an eye on your temps since that’s key for candy work. Keep your ganache cool, between 65-68°F, while rolling so it's not sticky. For white chocolate, don’t go hotter than 90°F or it’ll act weird. Chill your plates for easy coating. Weigh or use a scoop to get truffles all the same. Only work with a little spread at once—stash the rest of your mix in the fridge while you roll.
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Serving Vibes
Put your truffles in mini wrappers inside a gift box or on a fancy plate. For extra wow, show some cut in half so you see that perfect pink middle. Want to go all out? Add a few fresh berries or edible flowers around them. Let the truffles sit out 10-15 minutes before sharing so the flavors shine.
Keeping Them Fresh
Stash finished truffles in a container in your fridge and they’ll stay yummy for 7-10 days. For longer, freeze the uncoated balls—just wrap them up tight so they don’t dry out. Thaw those overnight in the fridge before dipping in chocolate. When you're ready to eat, let them get close to room temp so the texture and taste are on point.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why does ganache get weird?
If your cream's super hot or you stir crazy fast, it can separate. Just blend it back together with a stick blender.
- → Any rolling secrets?
Got a sticky mess? Pop it back in the fridge. Hard like a rock? Wait a bit. The sweet spot makes rolling simple.
- → How do I coat them best?
Make sure your chocolate’s still melty and smooth. Let extras drip off. Move quick so they don’t set up on you.
- → Why’s it sometimes slow to set up?
All about how cool your ganache is and what bowl you use. You’ll know they’re ready when they feel solid.
- → Any storage tricks?
Keep these chilled in the fridge. You can make 'em early for gifts. Let them sit out to soften up before munching.
Conclusion
Whip up these sweet white chocolate strawberry bites in no time using three simple things. Great for celebrations or when you wanna give something homemade.