Description
Sweet Strawberry Truffles are delightful no-bake treats featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese and freeze-dried strawberries, coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, these truffles combine delicate strawberry flavor with rich white chocolate for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Pink or red sanding sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Place the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse until they form a fine powder. Set aside 1 tablespoon for garnish or coating, if desired.
- Mix Cream Cheese Base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the strawberry powder, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt, mixing until fully combined.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt 1 cup of the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Combine Mixture: Stir the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and thick.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or until firm enough to scoop.
- Form Truffles: Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Coat Truffles: Melt the remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate to coat, then place back on the baking sheet.
- Add Garnish: Sprinkle the dipped truffles with reserved strawberry powder or sanding sugar before the chocolate coating sets.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the coated truffles until firm and ready to serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and dairy-free white chocolate.
- You can roll the truffles in coconut flakes or cocoa powder instead of chocolate for a no-dip option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
