Description
A delightful recipe for homemade strawberry truffles that combines fresh strawberries with rich chocolate for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the hulled strawberries until smooth.
- Add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the strawberries and mix until well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Place the truffle balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-covered truffles to the baking sheet and let them set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a sweeter truffle, adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Homemade Strawberry Truffles, Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Treats