Valentines Day Strawberry Truffles (Printable Version)

Strawberry-infused truffles coated in creamy white chocolate, perfect for romantic moments or special gifts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Truffle Filling

01 - 4.2 oz freeze-dried strawberries
02 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped
03 - 2 fl oz heavy cream
04 - 1 oz unsalted butter, softened
05 - 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Coating & Decoration

07 - 10.6 oz white chocolate, chopped
08 - 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
09 - Red or pink sprinkles, optional

# Directions:

01 - Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and blend into fine powder. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnishing the finished truffles.
02 - Combine 7 oz chopped white chocolate and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over a pot of simmering water using a double boiler method, stirring constantly until completely smooth.
03 - Remove melted chocolate from heat and stir in powdered strawberries, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour until the mixture reaches a firm consistency suitable for scooping.
05 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop heaping teaspoons of chilled mixture and roll into uniform balls. Place on prepared sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
06 - Melt 10.6 oz chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth and pourable.
07 - Using a fork, submerge each chilled truffle ball into melted chocolate to achieve full coverage. Tap fork against bowl rim to remove excess chocolate and return truffle to baking sheet.
08 - Before chocolate coating sets, sprinkle each truffle with reserved strawberry powder and colored sprinkles if desired for optimal adhesion.
09 - Allow truffles to set completely at room temperature or accelerate setting by refrigerating until coating hardens fully.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without adding moisture that would ruin the truffle texture.
  • The double coating process creates a professional-looking finish that will impress your Valentine.
  • These truffles are make-ahead friendly, perfect for planning a special Valentine's Day surprise.
  • They make a thoughtful homemade gift that shows more care than store-bought chocolates.
02 -
  • For perfectly round truffles, use a melon baller or small cookie scoop to portion the ganache.
  • If your hands warm up quickly, keep a bowl of ice water nearby to dip your fingers in before rolling each truffle.
  • Temper the white chocolate for coating if you want a professional shine that doesn't melt at room temperature.
  • For the most vibrant pink color, use strawberries that have been freeze-dried at their peak ripeness.
  • Store leftover freeze-dried strawberry powder in an airtight container to use as a colorful garnish for other desserts.
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