Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Truffles, where silky chocolate ganache meets the fresh burst of ripe strawberries. Perfectly coated in cocoa powder, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth with a creamy, fruity twist.
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.
- Melt Chocolate: Stir gently until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture becomes a smooth ganache.
- Prepare Strawberries: Chop fresh strawberries into small bite-sized pieces, removing any stems or leaves.
- Combine Strawberries and Ganache: Stir the chopped strawberries evenly into the chocolate ganache.
- Add Butter: Stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract to combine the flavors well.
- Chill Ganache: Refrigerate the ganache for about 1 hour until it firms up enough to handle.
- Scoop Portions: Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop small portions of the firm ganache.
- Form Truffles: Roll each ganache scoop between your hands to form small, smooth balls.
- Prep 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, ensuring full coverage.
- Place Truffles: Return the coated truffles to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to set completely.
- Serve: Enjoy these strawberry truffles chilled or at room temperature as a decadent treat.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the ganache is firm before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For an extra touch, dust some powdered sugar over the cocoa-coated truffles before serving.
- Handle the truffles gently to keep their smooth shape intact.
