Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of ripe strawberries and creamy chocolate with these delightful strawberry truffles. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, making them a stunning addition to any dessert table or a treat for yourself. Easy to make and visually appealing, these truffles are sure to impress at parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (about 12 medium-sized)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently rinse strawberries under cold water and pat dry thoroughly.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until melted.
- Stir in vanilla extract until the ganache is smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Dip each strawberry by its green top into the ganache, letting excess chocolate drip off, then place on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until set.
- Lightly dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For a richer flavor, substitute dark chocolate for semi-sweet. - Consider adding a pinch of sea salt on top for an extra flavor boost. - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.