Strawberry truffles are a luscious sweet treat bursting with a delightfully sweet strawberry flavor wrapped in a sugary coating. They’re the perfect bite-sized indulgence for any occasion.
Each truffle melts in your mouth with creamy white chocolate and a kiss of strawberry, making them an irresistible addition to dessert trays, gifts, or late-night cravings.
Inside the Magic: Key Ingredients for Strawberry Truffles
- White chocolate chips – The rich, creamy base that creates the truffle’s velvety texture.
- Unsalted butter – Adds smoothness and depth, enhancing the overall richness of the filling.
- Heavy whipping cream – Brings the luscious, melt-in-your-mouth consistency to life.
- Strawberry extract – Infuses every bite with a bold, concentrated strawberry flavor.
- Vanilla extract – Balances the fruity sweetness with warm undertones.
- Pink food coloring – Just a drop brings a playful pop of color to match the flavor.
- Powdered sugar – Coats each truffle with a soft, snowy finish and light sweetness.
How to Make Strawberry Truffles: A Sweet & Simple Overview
Start by melting butter and combining it with cream until simmering, then pour it over the white chocolate chips. Let the heat do its magic as the chocolate softens, then whisk in strawberry and vanilla extracts with a hint of food coloring for that rosy blush.
Chill the mixture until scoopable, then roll into smooth little balls. A generous dusting of powdered sugar gives each truffle its signature finish. Refrigerate once more to firm them up—and get ready to indulge.
Tasty Tips & Truffle Twists
For the best texture, refrigerate the mixture until it’s just firm enough to handle—about 30 to 60 minutes. If it’s too soft, it will be difficult to shape; too firm, and scooping becomes a workout. A metal spoon or cookie scoop helps achieve evenly sized truffles.
Looking to mix things up? Try dipping the finished truffles in melted white chocolate instead of rolling in powdered sugar for a glossy shell. You could also swap the strawberry extract for raspberry or orange for a citrus twist. A touch of freeze-dried strawberry powder mixed into the filling or coating would intensify the fruity flavor beautifully.
Storing Strawberry Truffles: Keep Them Sweet & Smooth
Store strawberry truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed bag or container. Let them thaw in the fridge before serving to maintain their creamy texture. Avoid leaving them at room temperature too long, as they may soften and lose their shape.
Whether for a party platter, a romantic gift, or a little self-care moment, strawberry truffles are a simple yet sophisticated treat worth savoring.
White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 drop pink food coloring
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl and set them aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, then stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Immediately pour the hot cream mixture over the white chocolate chips and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften. Add the strawberry and vanilla extracts along with the pink food coloring, and whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous. If the chocolate has not melted fully, microwave the mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop out approximately 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the chilled mixture and form it into balls, then roll each truffle in the powdered sugar until fully coated. Chill the finished truffles in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to serving.
