Description

These easy homemade truffles feature a creamy strawberry-infused center studded with mini chocolate chips, all wrapped in a silky chocolate shell. Perfect for gifting, celebrations, or a sweet treat any time of year.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or bars (for coating)
2 tsp coconut oil (for coating)
Heart-shaped sprinkles, pink sanding sugar, or white chocolate drizzle (optional, for decorating)

Instructions

Let cream cheese sit at room temperature until soft.
Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a powder using a food processor, blender, or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until creamy and lump-free.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Mix in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and a pinch of salt. Blend until evenly pink.
Gently fold in mini chocolate chips with a spatula.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the filling for at least 20 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes, but don’t let it freeze solid).
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the chilled mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls between your hands.
Place truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return to the fridge while prepping the coating.
Add semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth (or use a double boiler).
Using a fork, lower each truffle into the melted chocolate, roll to coat, and lift out, letting excess drip off.
Place coated truffles back on the lined tray. While chocolate is wet, decorate with sprinkles, sugar, or white chocolate drizzle if desired.
Let truffles sit at room temperature until chocolate hardens, or refrigerate for faster setting.
Pack into mini cupcake liners for gifting or arrange on a plate for serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese fully soften for a smooth filling. Chill the mixture before rolling to prevent stickiness. Decorate truffles while chocolate is wet for best results. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze for up to two months. All ingredients are naturally gluten-free; use vegan cream cheese and dairy-free chocolate chips for a dairy-free version.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle
Calories: 95
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 40
Fat: 4
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: Valentine's Day, truffles, strawberry, chocolate chip, easy dessert, homemade, gluten-free, gifting, party treats