Make your own filling for chocolates! These sweet and creamy Strawberry Cream Truffles are very easy to make and the kids absolutely love them. All you need are a few ingredients, your microwave, and your refrigerator!
6ouncescandy melts for drizzle decoration(optional)
Instructions
Place the cream cheese in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer on high for about a minute (not necessary if you buy already whipped version). Add the strawberry extract and mix until thoroughly combined.
Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave on 50% power. Start with 1 minute, then stir, then microwave for an additional 15-30 seconds at a time until completely melted and smooth.
1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
Add the white chocolate to the cream cheese and mix until combined.
Scoop the mixture with a spoon or a small cookie scoop and drop the balls onto wax paper. (The mixture will be very sticky so the cookie scoop is handy since the trigger helps to release it onto the wax paper.) Refrigerate until the truffle balls become firm, at least 1 hour.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, using the same method as above. Remove the truffle balls from the refrigerator, dip in the melted chocolate, and place back on the wax paper.
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Refrigerate until hardened.
Optional step: If desired, melt the candy melts in the microwave according to package directions, then drizzle over the chocolate covered truffles for a festive treat!
6 ounces candy melts for drizzle decoration
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Notes
Strawberry extract can be tough to find. You can substitute another citrus-y extract if needed, as the strawberry cream cheese helps to keep the strawberry flavor.
A double boiler can be handy for melting the chocolate chips, however the microwave method works well, just be careful not to overdo it!
PRO TIP to keep the semi-sweet chocolate melty enough while you dip the cream cheese balls: Melt the chocolate in a bowl that you know nests into a slightly larger bowl. Fill the larger bowl about ⅓ of the way with hot water. Then, after you've melted the semi-sweet morsels in the microwave, place the bowl into the larger bowl so that the hot water surrounds the bottom. (It might be good to test this out quickly ahead of time to make sure you don't have so much water that it spills over the side of the bowl into the melted chocolate.)
Change up the colors of the drizzle or even add sprinkles to fit any holiday or special occasion!
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.