Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles Recipe

Whether served at elegant gatherings or as a special treat at home, these truffles are sure to impress with their balanced berry flavour and rich chocolaty coating.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles Recipe

Delight your taste buds with the sweet and creamy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles, where a lush strawberry cream cheese filling meets a smooth chocolate shell. These truffles are simple yet sophisticated, capturing the essence of a classic chocolate-covered strawberry in a bite-sized form.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
• 8 oz cream cheese (1 block)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp milk

INSTRUCTIONS

• Use a food processor to blend the freeze-dried strawberries into a powder.
• In the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar until combined. Add in the strawberry powder and mix until combined. Put the bowl in the freezer and chill the filling for about 30 minutes so it firms up and is easier to roll into balls.
• Use a spoon or cookie scoop to take about 2 tablespoons of the filling and use your hands to roll it into a ball. You should get about 14 balls.
• Set the balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for another 30 minutes.
• Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. When it is almost melted, stir in the milk. Use a fork to dip each ball into the chocolate and coat fully.
• Place back on the cookie sheet. Once all of the balls are dipped, put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes for the chocolate to firm up.

Serving Suggestions

• Champagne
• Raspberry Coulis
• Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• Whipped Cream
• Espresso
• Angel Food Cake
• Fresh Berries
• Shortbread Cookies
• White Chocolate Shavings
• Mint Leaves

Tips and Tricks

• Mix the strawberry purée thoroughly with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to ensure the flavor is evenly distributed.
• After mixing up the filling, place it in the freezer for a short period. This makes it firmer and easier to roll into balls, ensuring a smooth truffle shape.
• Experiment with different types of chocolate for the coating, such as dark, milk, or white chocolate, to find the combination that best suits your taste.
• Store the finished truffles in a cool, dry place or refrigerate them if you’re in a warmer climate to keep them from melting.