Perfect Strawberry Champagne Truffles
Elegant and easy-to-make party dessert featuring creamy white chocolate ganache infused with fresh strawberries and champagne, coated with freeze-dried strawberries for a delightful tart crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons champagne (preferably dry/brut)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (for coating)
- White chocolate or cocoa powder (optional, for dusting or coating)
Instructions
- Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh strawberries until almost pureed but still with some texture (3-5 minutes).
- Gently heat 1/2 cup heavy cream with 3 tablespoons champagne in a small saucepan over low heat until just simmering (3-4 minutes). Do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream and champagne mixture over 8 ounces chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and glossy to form ganache.
- Stir in chopped strawberries and 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter until fully incorporated. Add powdered sugar if using.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop portions of ganache and quickly roll between palms to form smooth balls (10-15 minutes). Work quickly to prevent melting.
- Roll each truffle in crushed freeze-dried strawberries or dust with white chocolate or cocoa powder as preferred. Place on parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate truffles for another 30 minutes to set the coating. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until serving.
Notes
Do not overheat cream and champagne to preserve champagne fizz and prevent ganache from seizing. Chill ganache thoroughly before shaping. Work quickly when rolling truffles to avoid melting. Use quality white chocolate for best texture and flavor. Freeze-dried strawberries add a tart crunch that fresh strawberries alone cannot provide. Truffles can be made ahead and stored refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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