Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles (Easy Valentine’s Strawberries Idea for Him)
Valentine’s Day calls for sweet treats that are simple, romantic, and delicious. These Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles check every box. Made with real strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling, and a smooth chocolate shell, they’re the perfect Valentine’s strawberries idea for him easy to make and impressive enough to gift.
💕 Why This Recipe Works
- No-bake and beginner-friendly
- Made with simple, affordable ingredients
- Sweet, creamy, and coated in chocolate
- Perfect for gifting, date nights, or Valentine’s Day desserts
🧁 Ingredients
(Makes approximately 24 truffles)
For the Filling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Coating
- 10 oz white chocolate or white melting wafers
- 6 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate (optional drizzle)
- Valentine’s sprinkles or mini heart sprinkles (optional)
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Strawberries
Rinse, dry, and finely chop strawberries. Blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Make the Cheesecake Base
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy.
3. Add the Crumbs
Fold in the graham cracker crumbs. The mixture should thicken and become scoopable.
If too soft, add 1–2 tablespoons more crumbs.
4. Chill the Mixture
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until firm enough to roll.
5. Shape the Truffles
Scoop into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze for 20–30 minutes to make dipping easier.
6. Melt the Chocolate
Microwave white chocolate in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
7. Dip the Truffles
Using a fork, dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate, tapping off excess. Place back onto the tray.
8. Decorate
Drizzle with melted milk chocolate or top with sprinkles before the coating hardens.
9. Chill and Set
Refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm.
💡 Pro Tips for the Best Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles
Keep the Mixture Firm
Strawberries add moisture be sure to blot them well.
If the mixture feels wet, simply add more graham crumbs.
Smooth Chocolate Coating
Add 1 tsp of coconut oil into melting chocolate for a smoother, shinier finish.
Cute Valentine’s Gift Ideas
- Arrange in a heart-shaped gift box
- Place in mini cupcake liners
- Add a handwritten note for a romantic touch
🔀 Variations
- Pink Valentine’s Truffles: Add a drop of pink gel color to the chocolate.
- Strawberry Crunch Style: Roll truffles in crushed freeze-dried strawberries after dipping.
- Dark Chocolate Lovers: Coat in dark chocolate instead of white.
📦 Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 3–4 days
- Freezer: Up to 2 months (freeze before coating for best texture)
🔢 Nutritional Information
Approx. per truffle:
- Calories: 115
- Carbs: 14g
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
📝 Recipe Card (Copy/Paste Ready)
Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles – Valentine’s Day Treat
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1.5 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Category: Dessert
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake truffles, Valentine’s strawberries idea for him, Valentine’s treats, no bake dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 10 oz white chocolate
- Optional: milk chocolate drizzle + sprinkles
Instructions
- Chop strawberries and blot dry.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold in strawberries and graham crumbs.
- Chill until firm.
- Roll into balls and freeze briefly.
- Melt white chocolate.
- Dip truffles and decorate.
- Chill until set.
- Serve or package as a Valentine’s gift.
