Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
These Strawberry Chocolate Truffles are rich, silky and melt-in-your-mouth smooth, with a deep chocolate center and a bright strawberry finish. The freeze-dried strawberry coating adds a pop of fruity flavor that balances the creamy ganache beautifully.
They're perfect for Valentine's Day, special occasions or anytime you want a dessert that feels elegant without being complicated. These are the kind of truffles that look bakery-worthy but are surprisingly simple to make at home.
If you love these, you might also enjoy our Valentine's Day Truffles for another festive bite, or our Chocolate Truffles when you're craving something classic.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Rich and Decadent: These truffles have that classic ganache-style center that feels indulgent and luxurious with every bite.
- Beautiful for Gifting: Their soft pink coating makes them perfect for Valentine's Day boxes or holiday dessert trays.
- Simple Ingredients: Just a handful of ingredients come together into something that feels truly special.
Ingredients
Everyone loves a simple dessert that only requires 3 ingredients.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Dark Chocolate Melts: Form the smooth, creamy base of the truffle and melt evenly for a silky ganache.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Adds richness and creates that classic soft, fudgy truffle center.
- Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder: Brings concentrated strawberry flavor and gives the truffles their signature pink color coating.
All you need is a couple mixing bowls, a small saucepan, a baking sheet and parchment paper to make this easy truffle recipe. If you buy full sized freeze-dried strawberry, pulse them in a food processor into a fine powder, then sift out any seeds or larger pieces.
Variations
- Different Chocolate: Use milk chocolate for a sweeter truffle.
- Extra Strawberry Flavor: Blend freeze-dried strawberries into the ganache itself for a stronger fruit note.
- White Chocolate Version: Swap in white chocolate melts for a lighter, sweeter base with a soft pink finish.
- Flavor Boost: Add a tiny splash of vanilla extract or strawberry extract to the ganache for extra depth.
How to Make Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
With just a few simple steps, these truffles come together with ease.
Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper that will fit in your fridge for later.
Place chocolate melts into a large bowl and set aside.
In a saucepan, warm heavy whipping cream on low heat until actively bubbling. Stir semi-regularly to prevent it from sticking.
When fully warmed through, pour heavy cream to cover chocolate melts and allow it to sit for one minute. Whisk until smooth and the chocolate is fully melted
Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours until set and thick (you will know it is ready when you can place a 1 tablespoon scoop on prepared baking sheet, and it holds its structure).
Do this for all the mixture (you should get about 35, and chill for about 20 minutes, or until you can roll them into a ball without them sticking to your hands (a thin layer of chocolate sticking is normal).
Roll each truffle in the strawberry powder and place on a fresh parchment sheet, then repeat after 10 minutes.
Store in the fridge.
Hint: Heat the cream just until bubbling, overheating can cause the chocolate to seize.
Recipe Tips
- Proper Set Time: The ganache needs to be fully chilled before scooping so the truffles hold their shape.
- Rolling Timing: Roll the truffles once they're cold but not rock hard for the smoothest finish.
- Powder Coating: Re-roll the truffles in strawberry powder after a few minutes for the prettiest coverage (if stored where moisture can build up, the coating can seep into the truffles, a quick re-roll will do).
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Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Room Temperature: Let sit briefly before serving for a soft texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Chocolate Treats: Rolo Brownies, Cake Brownies from Brownie Mix, Easy Chocolate Poke Cake and Chocolate Cake Mic Cookies.
- Cocktail Pairings: Strawberries and Cream Martini, Raspberry Martini, Chocolate Martini, or Eggnog Martini.
Strawberry Chocolate Truffle Recipe FAQs
We have never tested it with freeze-dried strawberries; they work best here because they add flavor without extra moisture.
That's normal, a slight stickiness means the ganache is creamy. Chilling longer will firm them up.
Yes, just store them separately in sleeves so they don't rub off the strawberry coating before serving.
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Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 10 ounce dark chocolate melts
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 40 grams freeze-dried strawberry powder about 1 oz
Instructions
- Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper that will fit in your fridge for later.
- Place chocolate melts into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan, warm heavy whipping cream on low heat until actively bubbling. Stir semi-regularly to prevent it from sticking.
- When fully warmed through, pour heavy cream to cover chocolate melts and allow it to sit for one minute. Whisk until smooth and the chocolate is fully melted
- Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours until set and thick (you will know it is ready when you can place a 1 tablespoon scoop on prepared baking sheet, and it holds its structure).
- Do this for all the mixture (you should get about 35, and chill for about 20 minutes, or until you can roll them into a ball without them sticking to your hands (a thin layer of chocolate sticking is normal).
- Roll each truffle in the strawberry powder and place on a fresh parchment sheet, then repeat after 10 minutes.
- Store in the fridge.
Notes
- Proper Set Time: The ganache needs to be fully chilled before scooping so the truffles hold their shape.
- Rolling Timing: Roll the truffles once they're cold but not rock hard for the smoothest finish.
- Powder Coating: Re-roll the truffles in strawberry powder after a few minutes for the prettiest coverage (if stored where moisture can build up, the coating can seep into the truffles, a quick re-roll will do).
- Warm Gently: Heat the cream just until bubbling, overheating can cause the chocolate to seize.
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Tried this recipe? Leave a star rating and comment below, I'd love to hear how it turned out for you!
These are the prettiest truffles! I love the strawberry coating, they just look amazing. Saving this to make on Valentine's Day, can't wait to surprise my husband and kids.
I hope you will all love them!
These sound amazing! I love the idea of the fruity strawberry with the rich, creamy chocolate, definitely making these soon.
I hope you enjoy them!
I love the twist of strawberry with the chocolate truffles! They were delicious!
Thank you for the review, Misty. So happy that you loved them.
These truffles were delicious and so easy to make! Will be making them again!
So happy to hear that you enjoyed them Leanne. Thank you for the review.
These were so easy to make, but have the best texture from the creaminess of the center to the strawberry powder on the outside.
They really are something! I am pleased to hear that you liked them Stephanie!
These were insanely easy to make and so delicious! I ended up doing half dark and half milk chocolate and they were great.
Oh that is a wonderful mix up! Thanks for the review, so happy you enjoyed them!
I can't wait to try these with my kids! They look amazing
I hope you love them!
These Strawberry Chocolate Truffles look insanely yum, so glossy and berry-rich! Saving to make ASAP.
They really are. I hope you enjoy them!
These truffles are so rich and chocolatey! The strawberry powder is a nice touch to offer a light balance too.