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overhead view of strawberry truffles in a small parchment lined basket.
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Strawberry Truffles Recipe

Creamy, chocolatey, fruity, decadent, and easy! These strawberry truffles will bring a smile to anyone’s face, whether it’s for parties, dessert, or Valentine’s Day.
Prep Time25 minutes
Chill Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 truffles
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips 340 grams (1 bag)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream 28 grams
  • ½ cup chopped strawberries 84 grams
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers 284 grams (1 bag)

Toppings (optional)

  • 1-2 ounces melted white chocolate 28-57 grams, for drizzling
  • Pink or red sprinkles
  • Crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

  • Make the white chocolate ganache: Add the white chocolate chips to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the heavy cream. Microwave 1-1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted.
    12 ounces white chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons heavy cream
    white chocolate chips in a white bowl.
  • Stir in the strawberries, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is nice and runny.
    ½ cup chopped strawberries, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    strawberry truffle filling in a white bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until it has set.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and form 10 (2-inch) balls from the truffle mixture. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
    10 rolled strawberry truffles on a baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate wafers for 1-1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, or until the chocolate is melted.
    10 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers
    chocolate melting wafers in a white bowl.
  • Dip the truffles in the chocolate and place them back on the prepared baking pan then immediately sprinkle the top with sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
    a fork suspending a chocolate coated strawberry truffle over a bowl of melted chocolate.
  • If you’re drizzling white chocolate on top, let the milk chocolate harden, then drizzle it on and sprinkle the top with sprinkles if desired.
    1-2 ounces melted white chocolate, Pink or red sprinkles, Crushed freeze-dried strawberries
    10 strawberry truffles drizzled with white chocolate and sprinkles on a baking sheet.
  • Let the chocolate harden fully before serving.

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Notes

  • Follow the package instructions for melting the chocolate carefully. Chocolate can seize if melted too quickly and at too high a power.
  • Do not let any water get into the chocolate, or it could seize up.
  • Make sure not to overheat the cream, or it can cause the ganache to seize. Heat to about 110-115°F for best results.
  • Use a cookie portion scoop for evenly-sized truffles.
  • Don't skimp on the chilling time, or else the truffles will be difficult to coat with chocolate.
  • If you like coconut, thin the chocolate with just a bit of coconut oil as it is easier to coat the truffles with the chocolate thinned a little.
  • For vegan truffles, use coconut cream and vegan chocolate.
  • For chocolatier truffles, use milk or semisweet chocolate in place of the white chocolate and use dark chocolate in place of the milk chocolate.
  • For raspberry truffles, replace the strawberries with raspberries.
  • Try drizzling them with white chocolate and topping with pink and red sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  • Stick the truffles with lollipop or popsicle sticks for a portable, mess-free treat!
  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Store strawberry truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg