Description
These chocolate-covered strawberry truffles are a sweet and creamy treat. Made with fresh strawberries and rich dark chocolate, they are perfect for parties, gifts, or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Place chopped strawberries in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers.
- Pour hot cream over dark chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then add butter and vanilla extract.
- Mix in chopped strawberries and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
- Coat each truffle in cocoa powder and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Store truffles in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For extra richness, dip truffles in melted chocolate before dusting with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate strawberry truffles, easy dessert, no-bake treats