Description
Delightfully rich and creamy strawberry truffles made with a luscious chocolate ganache infused with fresh strawberries. These bite-sized treats are coated in cocoa powder for a perfect balance of sweet and slightly bitter flavors, making them an elegant and easy-to-make dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat Cream: In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the hot cream.
- Make Ganache: Stir gently until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes a smooth ganache.
- Chop Strawberries: Finely chop fresh strawberries into small pieces, removing stems and leaves.
- Mix Strawberries into Ganache: Stir chopped strawberries evenly into the ganache mixture.
- Add Butter: Incorporate the tablespoon of unsalted butter into the ganache until fully melted and combined.
- Flavor with Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract evenly throughout the ganache.
- Chill Ganache: Refrigerate the ganache for about 1 hour until firm enough to handle.
- Scoop Ganache: Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop small portions once the ganache is firm.
- Shape Truffles: Roll each scoop between your hands to form small balls.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the truffles on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Sift Cocoa Powder: Sift cocoa powder onto a plate or shallow dish for coating.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle thoroughly in the cocoa powder to coat evenly.
- Set on Baking Sheet: Place coated truffles back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to set fully.
- Serve: Enjoy the strawberry truffles chilled or at room temperature for a creamy, indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the ganache is fully chilled before shaping to make rolling easier.
- For a sweeter coating, dust truffles with powdered sugar instead of cocoa powder.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for a softer texture.
