STRAWBERRY CREAM TRUFFLES

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There is just something glorious about a strawberry truffle. Maybe it is the creamy strawberry filling, or maybe it is the crisp outer chocolate shell or maybe it is the fact that we are indulging in a luscious sweet treat that is often considered the forbidden fruit.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Candies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c white chocolate chips
2/3 c strawberries
1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese softened
1/4 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 c chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp coconut oil (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips according to packing instructions.
  • 2. In food processor combine strawberries, cream cheese, melted white chocolate.and powdered sugar. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Spoon in freezer proof bowl, cover and place in freezer for 2 hours. Using small cookie scoop; scoop into 16 balls and place on cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Place back in the freezer for 1 hour.
  • 3. Roll into inch balls using your hands. Place back on baking sheet covered with wax paper; back in freezer for 1 hour.
  • 4. Combine chocolate chips and (if desired 1 teaspoon coconut oil) in small bowl. Microwave for 1 minute at 50% power. Stir and continue for 30 second intervals (50% power) until smooth and creamy. Carefully dip frozen truffles through the melted chocolate. Remove to wax paper and place in freezer for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Melt white chocolate in microwave and (if desired 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil) at 30 second intervals (50% power) until melted. Drizzle over truffles. Refrigerate truffles.
  • 6. NOTES If you like coconut thin the chocolate with just a bit of coconut oil as it is easier to coat the truffles with the chocolate thinned a little. There is chilling time on this recipe so plan accordingly.

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