Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry White Chocolate Truffles that combine the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the fresh tang of strawberries. Perfect for festive occasions like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or Easter, these truffles are easy to make using simple ingredients and kitchen staples like a food processor and microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup strawberries
- 1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Coating and Decoration
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional, divided as 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips according to package instructions, using either microwave or stovetop, until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Filling: In a food processor, combine strawberries, softened cream cheese, melted white chocolate, and powdered sugar. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture into a freezer-proof bowl, cover it, and freeze for 2 hours to firm up.
- Form Truffle Balls: Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the chilled mixture into 16 balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Return to the freezer for 1 hour to solidify.
- Roll Truffles: Remove the partially frozen balls and roll them between your hands to form smooth, inch-sized balls. Place them back on the wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for another hour.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a small bowl, combine chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (if using). Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Truffles: Carefully dip each frozen truffle into the melted chocolate coating, ensuring full coverage. Place the coated truffles back on wax paper and freeze for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Drizzle White Chocolate: Melt the remaining white chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (if desired) in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals until smooth. Drizzle this melted white chocolate over the coated truffles for decoration.
- Refrigerate: Place the finished truffles in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Using fresh strawberries and a food processor ensures a smooth and flavorful filling.
- Microwaving chocolate at reduced power prevents burning and creates a creamy coating.
- The truffles are best stored refrigerated and served chilled.
- This recipe yields 16 delicious truffles, perfect for holiday gifting or celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
