December 14, 2023
Review RecipeStrawberry Truffles
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Take a bite of these strawberry truffles and I guarantee you will be hooked on the delightful sweet flavor. These little treats are a heavenly mix of white chocolate and strawberry flavors all wrapped in a coating of powdered sugar.
Strawberry Truffles Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 cup of white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon of strawberry extract
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 drop of pink food coloring
- ¼ cup of powdered sugar
PRO TIP:
Some strawberry truffle recipes incorporate fresh strawberries that are cooked down. This technique will yield a very soft gooey truffle filling and is not suitable for this recipe. Using strawberry extract adds a great punch of distinct strawberry flavor.
Substitutions and Additions
NUTS: Instead of the powdered sugar in this truffle recipe, you could roll these in crushed walnuts or pistachios for an added crunch.
How to Make This Strawberry Truffles Recipe
STEP ONE: Add the white chocolate chips to a medium bowl and set them aside.
STEP TWO: In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
STEP THREE: As soon as the mixture comes to a simmer, pour it over the white chocolate chips. Allow the mixture to sit for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
STEP FOUR: Add the extracts and food coloring and whisk the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Once all of the ingredients have been stirred together, the mixture may separate (the melted butter, in particular), but continue stirring (either with a whisk or a silicone spatula) until the mixture incorporates fully.
STEP FIVE: If needed, heat the mixture for 15 seconds at a time in the microwave if the chocolate has not melted all the way.
STEP SIX: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
PRO TIP:
Refrigerating for 30 minutes will yield a softer “dough” that is easier to scoop and roll but will then need to be refrigerated longer for the formed truffles to harden. If you refrigerate the melted white chocolate mixture for about an hour, it will be thicker and harder to scoop – a metal cookie scoop (or a metal spoon) will work fine. Once you have rolled these scoops into balls and coated them in powdered sugar, they will likely still be nice and well-formed and ready to eat immediately.
STEP SEVEN: Scoop 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the strawberry truffle mixture and form into balls, then roll the balls in the powdered sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with a piece of parchment paper.
STEP EIGHT: Refrigerate the finished truffles for another 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
How To Serve
The pretty pink color makes this delicious treat a lovely choice for a Valentine’s day gift for your loved ones. Enjoy them alongside our Valentine sugar cookies for a special treat. The fresh strawberry flavor also makes these little balls of sweetness a fun recipe to make during the summer when you are enjoying a refreshing strawberry lemonade.
For a variety of tasty truffles, have a look at our recipes for white chocolate lemon truffles and our chocolate orange truffles. Both are big on flavor bundled into a tiny package.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store the strawberry white chocolate truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze these homemade truffles for up to 1 month.
These sweet and decadent truffles are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great idea for gift giving, whether during the holidays, for Valentine’s day, or to cheer someone up. The pretty pops of color and sweet strawberry flavor is sure to make anyone’s day.
Frequently Asked Questions
These homemade chocolate truffles will last for about 5 days in the fridge.
These delicious truffles will keep in the freezer in an airtight container for up to one month.
Strawberry truffles are best kept in the fridge, otherwise, they may get too warm if kept at room temperature.
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Strawberry Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 drop pink food coloring
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the white chocolate chips to a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- As soon as the mixture comes to a simmer, pour it over the white chocolate chips. Allow the mixture to sit for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- Add the extracts and food coloring and whisk the mixture until smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- If needed, heat the mixture for 15 seconds at a time in the microwave if the chocolate has not melted all the way.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Scoop 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the strawberry truffle mixture and form into balls, then roll the balls in the powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate the truffles for another 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- Some strawberry truffle recipes incorporate fresh strawberries that are cooked down. This technique will yield a very soft gooey truffle filling and is not suitable for this recipe. Using strawberry extract adds a great punch of distinct strawberry flavor.
- Once all of the ingredients have been stirred together, the mixture may separate (the melted butter, in particular), but continue stirring (either with a whisk or a silicone spatula) until the mixture incorporates fully.
- Refrigerating for 30 minutes will yield a softer “dough” that is easier to scoop and roll but will then need to be refrigerated longer for the formed truffles to harden. If you refrigerate the melted white chocolate mixture for about an hour, it will be thicker and harder to scoop – a metal cookie scoop (or a metal spoon) will work fine. Once you have rolled these scoops into balls and coated them in powdered sugar, they will likely still be nice and well-formed and ready to eat immediately.
Comments
Dianne Paxton says
Looks like they will melt in your mouth!
Lana Giddings says
Can’t wait to make these for Valentine treats.
Sue says
You think I could dip in chocolate?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Sue – we haven’t tried that with this recipe. I think it should work ok. You could also drizzle over the top? Enjoy!