Strawberry and white chocolate cookies: a delicious treat with a touch of elegance

Discover the delicious combination of tart strawberries and creamy white chocolate in these exquisite cookies. Made from powdered freeze-dried strawberries and accented with a touch of optional pink coloring, these cookies are as visually appealing as they are delicious. The soft, buttery texture perfectly complements the rich white chocolate filling, making every bite a luxurious indulgence.

Why you'll love this:
These cookies are perfect for those who appreciate a refined twist on the classic cookie. The addition of freeze-dried strawberry powder gives the dough a vibrant berry flavor that pairs wonderfully with the silky white chocolate filling. The subtle pink hue, achieved through natural coloring, adds a festive touch that makes these cookies stand out on any dessert table.

Perfect occasion:
Perfect for tea parties, bridal showers or as a sophisticated treat at brunch, these cookies are sure to impress. They are also perfect for holiday parties or as a thoughtful homemade gift, presented in a beautiful box or metal tin.

Decorating Tips:
For an extra decorative touch, sprinkle a little freeze-dried strawberry powder on the cookies before baking. You can also drizzle them with melted white chocolate once cooled for added sweetness and style.

Ingredients:

• For the cookie dough:
  • 240g flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 113 g butter, room temperature
  • 100g of sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 20 g freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • replaces the word nice with emptyk food coloring (optional)
• For the filling:
  • 90g high quality white chocolate
  • 200 g whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract and strawberry powder. Add this mixture to the buttercream and sugar.
3. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined. If desired, add a small amount of pink food coloring to achieve your favorite color.
4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
5. Once cooled, roll out the dough to 4mm thickness and use a 6cm round cookie cutter to shape the biscuits.
6. Return the shaped cookies to the refrigerator while you preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F).
7. Bake the cookies on a silicone baking mat for about 7 minutes or until done.
8. Let the cookies cool on a rack.
9. For the filling, melt the white chocolate in a bain-marie. Heat 55 g of cream until boiling and pour it over the chocolate in three batches, stirring until smooth. Then add the rest of the cold cream. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
10. Once cooled, whisk the filling until frothy and place in a piping bag.
11. Assemble the cookies by pouring the filling onto one cookie and topping it with another.

Enjoy these luxurious strawberry and white chocolate cookies, a delicious treat that combines elegance and irresistible flavor!