Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- If you’re starting with whole freeze-dried strawberries, blend them until fine and sift to remove any seeds. If you have strawberry powder, you can skip this step!
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the cream over low heat. Once you see tiny bubbles around the edges, turn off the heat.
- Chop the 250 grams of white chocolate into small pieces and place them in a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave it for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the bottom starts to soften.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes—don’t stir just yet!
- After 2 minutes, gently mix until you have a silky-smooth ganache.
- Stir in the strawberry powder until fully blended.
- Transfer the strawberry ganache to a small dish, covering the surface with plastic wrap to avoid skin formation. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours until firm.
- Once chilled, scoop small portions and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place them on a lined tray and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or freeze them for 15 minutes.
Coating
- Meanwhile, melt the 150 grams of white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts until smoothly melted.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Tap off excess chocolate and return to the tray.
- If you’d like, sprinkle some crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top of the wet chocolate coating.
- Arrange the coated truffles back on the tray and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate sets—then indulge!
Notes
Time-saver: Make the ganache a day ahead and let it chill overnight for easy rolling. Common mistake: Stirring the chocolate too soon can lead to a chunky texture; wait the full 2 minutes! Simple variation: Add a pinch of sea salt to the melted chocolate for a sweet-savory balance.
