Description
Indulge in the luxurious combination of dark chocolate and freeze-dried strawberries with these decadent Strawberry Dark Chocolate Truffles. These rich, creamy truffles are perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Truffles:
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into a powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
- Optional: extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ganache: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Pour over the chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Flavor and Chill: Stir in crushed strawberries, vanilla, and salt. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop portions and roll into balls. Coat each truffle in cocoa powder and crushed strawberries.
- Store and Enjoy: Keep the truffles refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter variation, add 1–2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey to the ganache.
- You can also dip the truffles in melted chocolate for a glossy shell.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
