STRAWBERRY CREAM CHOCOLATES
These Strawberry Cream Chocolates are rich, smooth, and bursting with fruity sweetness. Featuring a creamy strawberry filling coated in chocolate, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, gifting, or simply enjoying as a decadent homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for coating
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree or strawberry extract
- 2 –3 drops pink food coloring optional
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, strawberry puree (or extract), and food coloring. Mix until smooth and thick.
- Shape Centers: Roll filling into small balls or spoon into candy molds. Freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Dip in Chocolate: Using a fork, dip each strawberry cream ball into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30–40 minutes.
- Serve: Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Customizations: Use white chocolate or dark chocolate for coating. Add sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Serving Suggestion: Wrap in candy foil for gifting or serve on a pretty tray for parties.