Greek yogurt truffles are my dream come true! Small batch recipe!
I have long dreamt of yogurt truffles.
Truffles are my favorite dessert to sneak when no one's looking. I slyly pop one on my tongue and it dissolves into bliss.
My love affair with truffles was getting a bit obsessive. The heavy cream containers in the trash were judging me. I knew there had to be a slightly healthier version of truffles that I could enjoy guilt-free. (Did you ever see my mashed potato truffles? Man alive, are those good!). Enter yogurt: one of my favorite ingredients in the kitchen. The truth is, I haven't bought sour cream in years. When a recipe calls for sour cream, I substitute plain Greek yogurt.
I use a thick, high-quality Greek yogurt that only has 2 ingredients (milk and live cultures; I'll share more on ingredient simplicity in a minute). I used Chobani 2%. I mention the brand here because there are brands of Greek yogurt that are not as thick or as consistent.
I think these yogurt truffles are fabulous. I may never go back to the real thing.
I melted a bar of white chocolate, stirred in enough yogurt for some tang, and stuffed a strawberry bite in the middle. I rolled them in sparkling sugar and powdered sugar. My favorite way to eat them is with powdered sugar on the outside, but if you like some crunch, roll them in sparkling sugar. Or, roll them in nothing at all and enjoy this 3-ingredient dessert!
Remember I said I had a rant about the purity of ingredients? Get ready.
So, it's gross, but I have to tell you: there are a lot of white chocolate impostors out there. The ingredient list on a white chocolate bar should read 'cocoa butter, sugar and vanilla'. Not much else. Corn syrup? No. Palm kernel oil? Definitely not. Soy lecithin? Not a chance. Be real! Eat real! And eat Greek yogurt truffles!
Yields 8 truffles. Recipe is easily doubled. 1. Chop the white chocolate into small pieces. Add it to a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave on LOW in 15-second pulses, stirring between each pulse. Do not let it get too hot, or it will sieze. If it does sieze, add a little yogurt and try again. 3. Before proceeding, chop the strawberries into bite-size pieces. Optional: Roll the truffles in powdered sugar or sugar crystals. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Greek Yogurt Truffles
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Stir the yogurt into the melted white chocolate. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.
4. Working quickly, scoop teaspoon-size balls of the white chocolate mixture. Roll it in your hands briefly to form a ball. Insert a piece of strawberry, and use extra white chocolate mixture to seal in the strawberry.
Chill the truffles for 1 hour before serving, and store any uneaten truffles in the fridge.Recommended Products
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 146Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 2g
ashley - baker by nature says
Greek yogurt + white chocolate in truffle form???! You're genius, my friend!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Yes, ma'am! I sure will use real white chocolate... and promptly eat all of these on the way to whatever party I bring them to. Heh.
Dina says
i love white chocolate truffles. would love to try these!
Chelsea {whatcha makin' now?} says
These look and sound delicious! I love that it's simple, but REAL ingredients. I've got to make these soon!
Audra | The Baker Chick says
Wow Christina I love these! They look so light, fruity, yet decadent at the same time!
anonymous says
Hi Christina:
These look awesome! I'm wondering if they are sturdy enough to pack for a summertime picnic?
Thanks!
Christina says
Unfortunately, they are fragile when exposed to heat. You could try freezing them as long as you think you'll be eating them within the hour? Just a heads up: the fresh strawberries will weep once frozen.
Good luck! :)
-Christina
Julia says
Wow! I love greek yogurt and use it in so many things. I would never have thought to do a truffle with it! What a delicious treat!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Oh, girl! (Yes, I am still stalking your blog. Can't help it with these tremendous recipes and enticing photos!) You are preachin' to the choir with your "purity of ingredients" mantra. And, I dig that! Totally agree with you here. So glad you're not too shy to chat about it. LOVE this recipe! It is so me. Thank you for sharing! Pinning! xo
Nutmeg Nanny says
Wow, these look so delicious :) they wouldn't last long in my house!
Cannelle kaneel says
What a wonderful idea! I just discover your website and I am totally in love of your recipes! I hope make this truffles as soon as possible!