Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Buttercreams
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Decadent bite‑sized treats featuring creamy vanilla buttercream atop rich chocolate‑covered strawberry balls for a luxurious dessert pop.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr (including chilling)
- Yield: 24‑30 bite‑sized balls 1x
- Category: Dessert / Confection
- Method: No‑Bake / Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz milk or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate glaze)
- Puree strawberries in a food processor until smooth; strain to remove seeds.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar until combined and smooth.
- Stir in enough strawberry puree to tint and flavor the buttercream (about 1/4–1/3 cup).
- Chill buttercream 30 minutes until firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop teaspoon‑sized balls, roll smooth, and place on parchment‑lined tray.
- Chill balls 15 minutes until set.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip chilled buttercream balls into melted chocolate, allow excess to drip off, then place back on parchment.
- Chill dipped balls until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best natural flavor and color.
- If buttercream is too soft, add a bit more powdered sugar or chill longer.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can drizzle contrasting white chocolate over the top for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg