Description
Indulge in these luscious Strawberry Dark Chocolate Truffles for a decadent treat that combines the fruity sweetness of strawberries with rich dark chocolate. These no-bake delights are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet gift for loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture:
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed into powder
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- Extra freeze-dried strawberry powder for coating
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream, butter, and salt until simmering. Pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Add vanilla and crushed strawberries.
- Chill: Refrigerate mixture for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Shape Truffles: Scoop mixture and roll into balls. Coat each truffle in strawberry powder.
- Storage: Store truffles in the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- You can experiment with different coatings like cocoa powder or chopped nuts.
- For added richness, dip truffles in melted dark chocolate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
