Strawberry Truffles

Looking for a sweet and fruity dessert that's perfect for special occasions or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one? Try these strawberry truffles, made with freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips. These delicious truffles are not only easy to make, but they're also naturally gluten-free and packed with strawberry flavor. They're rich, creamy, and only 6 ingredients!
A close up shot of a strawberry truffle with a bite taken out of it sitting on top of a plate of more white chocolate strawberry truffles.
A single strawberry truffle coated in white chocolate on a plate with additional truffles in the background.

These strawberry truffles are sweet, fruity, and creamy with a hint of vanilla. If you’ve never made truffles at home before, they’re so easy to do with minimal ingredients! All you need are 6 simple ingredients. 

The secret to perfect strawberry truffles is to use freeze-dried strawberries instead of fresh strawberries. The freeze-dried strawberries will provide a concentrated and intense strawberry flavor to the truffles, while the white chocolate will add a creamy and smooth texture.

And the good news is that you don’t have to eat them all at once! You can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing you to savor them whenever you have a sweet tooth. 

You’ll love this recipe because:

  • They’re versatile. Strawberry truffles are perfect for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, weddings, or as a gift for a loved one. They can be served as a part of a dessert platter, accompanied by fresh fruits or berries, or paired with a glass of wine or champagne!
  • They’re easy to make. With just a few simple steps, you can create a batch of these delicious truffles in no time. Simply combine the ingredients, chill the mixture, roll into balls, dip in melted chocolate, and you have a beautiful and tasty treat that everyone will love!
  • They’re naturally gluten-free! If you have celiac disease or are on a gluten-free diet, you can enjoy these white chocolate strawberry truffles because they are naturally gluten-free! Always be sure to double check any ingredients to ensure there is no hidden gluten in them. 

Ingredients

An overhead view of ingredients in bowls to make strawberry truffles, including freeze-dried strawberries, heavy cream, butter, vanilla, coconut coil, and white chocolate chips, with text overlays over each ingredient.

Ingredient Notes

  • Freeze-dried strawberries – These can typically be found in the dried fruit or snack section of grocery stores, and are great for adding intense strawberry flavor without the extra moisture that fresh strawberries would bring.
  • White chocolate – Look for high-quality white chocolate chips, like Ghiradelli white baking chips. You can also use white chocolate bars instead and just roughly chop them, which I have done many times. I just happened to have chocolate chips this time. 
  • Heavy cream – This is what will give you a rich and creamy white chocolate filling. You want to use heavy whipping cream for this recipe. You can’t use whole milk in its place. When you heat the heavy cream, be sure you only bring it to a simmer and not to a boil.
  • Butter – Unsalted butter is recommended for this recipe to avoid adding any extra saltiness to the truffles. The butter will contribute a little more richness and the perfect mouth feel to the white chocolate truffles. 
  • Vanilla – For the best flavor, use pure vanilla extract rather than imitation vanilla.
  • Shortening – This is used in the chocolate coating to help the chocolate set properly and prevent it from melting too quickly in your hands. If you don’t have shortening, you can use coconut oil instead.

Make sure to process the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder to ensure that they incorporate smoothly into the white chocolate ganache. This will give your truffles a delicious and intense strawberry flavor.

Step-by-Step instructions

These strawberry truffles are very easy to make with just 6 ingredients. The steps below with matching photos are not the full recipe but are meant to help you see the recipe being made at various stages.

Pay special attention to the fineness of the dried strawberry powder, the texture of the strawberry truffle mixture before refrigerating, the texture of the strawberry mixture after chilling, the size of the strawberry truffles, and the truffle dipping process in the melted white chocolate.

For the ingredient list with measurements, full instructions, printable recipe, and additional notes, please scroll down to the recipe card.

A food processor with freeze-dried strawberry powder in it.
Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor. Process until the dried strawberries are a fine powder. Set aside.
A closeup of a glass bowl with white chocolate chips and butter in it.
Add the white chocolate chips and butter to a large bowl. Set aside.
A glass mixing bowl with white chocolate chips, butter and heavy cream with a pink spatula.
Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until the cream simmers. Do not boil the heavy cream. Pour the cream over the white chocolate chips and let sit for a few minutes before stirring until smooth.
A glass mixing bowl with melted white chocolate topped with freeze-dried strawberry powder.
Add all but two tablespoons of the freeze-dried strawberry powder to the white chocolate mixture.
A glass mixing bowl with a strawberry dough mixture and a pink spatula.
Stir until combined and smooth.
A stainless steel scooper filled with strawberry truffle over a glass bowl of more strawberry white chocolate truffle dough.
Chill the strawberry white chocolate mixture for 2-3 hours, until firm. Use a tablespoon-sized ice cream scoop to portion out the strawberry truffle dough.
A baking sheet lined with parchment paper with a dozen strawberry truffle balls on it.
Roll the strawberry mixture into balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Chill for an additional hour.
A measuring cup with melted white chocolate and a light pink spatula.
Place the remaining white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the white chocolate is melted.
A fork dipping a strawberry truffle into a measuring cup of melted white chocolate.
Use a fork to dip the strawberry truffles into the white chocolate. Tap off excess white chocolate before placing back on the parchment paper.
White chocolate truffle balls topped with freeze-dried strawberry powder on parchment paper.
Immediately sprinkle with the remaining freeze-dried strawberry powder. Let the chocolate set completely before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Can I use fresh strawberries instead of freeze-dried strawberries?

I do not recommend using fresh strawberries for this recipe because they will add too much moisture and not enough strawberry flavor to the truffles. Use only freeze-dried strawberries in this recipe. 

Can I use milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate?

You can use milk or dark chocolate in this recipe. I find the white chocolate lets the strawberry flavor shine through a bit more. But, you can also use white chocolate in the filling and then use dark chocolate for the chocolate coating for a chocolate covered strawberry truffle. 

Can I use other flavors to these truffles?

Yes! Any freeze-dried berry, like freeze-dried raspberries or blueberries, will work in this recipe!

hints & tips

  • Let the ganache set properly. After mixing the melted white chocolate with the cream and any other flavorings, it’s important to let the ganache set properly in the fridge before rolling into truffles. This will ensure that the ganache is firm enough to handle and will hold its shape when rolled.
  • Use a tablespoon-sized cookie dough scoop, a melon baller or teaspoon to scoop the ganache. When rolling the ganache into balls, it’s helpful to use a small melon baller or teaspoon to ensure that each truffle is the same size.
  • Experiment with different coatings. While white chocolate is a classic coating for strawberry truffles, you can also try rolling them in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, shredded coconut, or even chopped nuts for a fun twist. Just make sure to choose coatings that are gluten-free if need be!

Storage instructions

  • Storage: Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. No need to let them come to room temperature, just eat straight from the refrigerator.
  • Freezer Option: You can freeze leftover truffles for longer storage. Place strawberry truffles in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let sit at room temperature to soften slightly for about 20-30 minutes before serving. 
A close up shot of a strawberry truffle with a bite taken out of it sitting on top of a plate of more white chocolate strawberry truffles.

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A close up shot of a strawberry truffle with a bite taken out of it sitting on top of a plate of more white chocolate strawberry truffles.

Strawberry Truffles

Looking for a sweet and fruity dessert that's perfect for special occasions or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one? Try these strawberry truffles, made with freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips. These delicious truffles are not only easy to make, but they're also naturally gluten-free and packed with strawberry flavor. They're rich, creamy, and only 6 ingredients!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

For the strawberry truffles:

  • 1 ½ cups freeze-dried strawberries (divided (1.2 oz, 34g))
  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips (255g, 9 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the chocolate coating:

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chocolate bar (roughly chopped (170g, 6oz))
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor. Process until the strawberries are pulverized into a fine powder. Measure out 2 tablespoons of the powder for topping the strawberry truffles at the end and use the rest for the truffles (approximately 6 tablespoons). Set aside.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips and the butter to a large heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
  • Add the heavy cream to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the cream simmers. Be sure to not let the cream boil.
  • Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate chips and butter. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to soften the chocolate chips.
  • Then, stir the mixture until the white chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the dried strawberry powder to the white chocolate mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Cover the bowl and then refrigerate for 2-3 hours, until the strawberry white chocolate mixture is firm.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat.
  • Use a tablespoon to scoop out the strawberry white chocolate ganache. Roll the ganache into small balls and then place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for an additional hour.
  • Add the remaining 1 cup of white chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring in between each set, until the white chocolate is melted and smooth. Do not over cook as the chocolate will burn. This should take about 60-90 seconds total.
  • Dip the strawberry truffles into the melted white chocolate and tap off any excess chocolate. Place back on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of strawberry powder, if desired.
  • Let the chocolate strawberry truffles set completely before serving.

Notes

  • If you are using white chocolate chips, be sure they are high quality. Lower quality white chocolate baking chips will not melt well and will compromise the texture of the truffles. If you can, use white chocolate bars instead. You’ll need about 1 lb of white chocolate total for the truffles and white chocolate coating. 
  • Freeze-dried strawberries are found in bags near the dried fruit in the grocery store. You cannot use fresh strawberries in their place. 
  • If you have celiac disease or are on a gluten-free diet, be sure to double check all ingredient packaging or call the manufacturer to ensure they are gluten-free.  

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 181mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
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3 Comments

  1. Emily Jelassi says:

    Omg, these truffles look absolutely delicious!! And it’s my favorite flavor combination – dark chocolate and strawberries 😀 Oh thank you! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t like Godiva…yuck! Most people don’t realize that their chocolates are coated in food-grade wax..no thank you! I can’t wait to try these 🙂

    1. Thanks so much Emily! It’s one of my favorite flavor combinations too!!