Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Cream Chocolates, featuring a silky strawberry-infused cream center encased in a rich, smooth chocolate shell. Perfect as an elegant homemade treat or a charming gift, these chocolates combine fresh fruit flavors with creamy sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Strawberry Puree
- Fresh strawberries – 1 cup (hulled and pureed)
Cream Filling
- Heavy cream – 1/2 cup
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar – 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Strawberry puree – from above
Chocolate Coating
- High-quality chocolate (dark or milk) – 8 ounces, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry puree: Wash and hull the fresh strawberries thoroughly, then blend them until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove all seeds, ensuring a silky texture for the cream center.
- Make the cream filling: In a saucepan over low heat, gently warm the heavy cream and butter together until the butter fully melts. Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the prepared strawberry puree until completely combined. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Form the cream centers: Transfer the strawberry cream mixture into a piping bag, or use a spoon, to create small, uniform dollops on parchment-lined trays. Place the trays in the refrigerator and chill the dollops for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
- Melt the chocolate: Finely chop the chocolate and melt it either using a double boiler or by microwaving in short bursts, stirring frequently to achieve a smooth and glossy consistency without burning.
- Coat the cream centers: Gently dip each chilled strawberry cream dollop into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Place the coated chocolates back on parchment paper, allowing excess chocolate to drip off for a neat finish.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated strawberry creams until the chocolate shell hardens completely, sealing in the creamy strawberry center for a delightful texture contrast.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Ensure the strawberry puree is well strained to avoid seeds disrupting the smooth cream filling.
- The chocolate can be dark or milk depending on your preference.
- Handle the cream dollops gently when dipping to maintain their shape.
- Store the finished chocolates in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-5 days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry chocolates, cream chocolates, homemade chocolates, strawberry cream filling, chocolate candy, fruit chocolates
