Sorbet Truffles: Beech's First Frozen Treat
Most chocolates taste their best at room temperature. Beech's new sorbet truffles do something far more unusual — they change character depending on how cold you serve them, and at their coldest they stop behaving like a truffle altogether and become a refreshing fruit sorbet.
It's a genuinely new idea in British chocolate, and it's the centrepiece of Beech's NEW Truffles Collection for 2026. Two flavours lead the range: Lime Sorbet Truffles and Strawberries & Cream Sorbet Truffles, each a 100g box priced at £7.99. Below, we unpack what makes them different, how to get the most out of them, and which one belongs in your freezer this summer.
What Exactly Is a Sorbet Truffle?
A sorbet truffle is a soft-centred chocolate built to be eaten cold. Inside a delicate chocolate shell sits a fruit-forward ganache that's been formulated so its texture shifts with temperature. Leave it out and it's a classic, melt-in-the-mouth truffle. Chill it and the centre firms into a denser ganache. Freeze it for a couple of hours and the centre sets into something that eats like a scoop of sorbet — cool, clean and palate-refreshing.
Lime or Strawberry: Which Should You Choose?
It comes down to the kind of refreshment you're after. The lime truffles are bright, sharp and citrus-led — the better pick if you want a true palate cleanser or you gravitate towards tangy sweets. The strawberries & cream truffles are gentler, creamier and more dessert-like, ideal if you prefer mellow, fruity flavours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you eat sorbet truffles frozen or at room temperature? You can enjoy them all three ways — at room temperature for a soft truffle, chilled for a firmer ganache, or frozen for at least two hours for the full sorbet experience. Beech's recommends frozen for the definitive version.
How long do you freeze Beech's sorbet truffles? Freeze for a minimum of two hours before serving to let the centre set into its sorbet-like texture.
How much do Beech's sorbet truffles cost? Each 100g box — Lime, or Strawberries & Cream — is £7.99.
Are the sorbet truffles suitable for allergy sufferers? They contain milk and soya and may contain traces of tree nuts including peanuts, so they aren't suitable for those with those allergies. Check the full ingredients list on the product page before buying.
What flavours are available? The launch line-up is Lime Sorbet Truffles and Strawberries & Cream Sorbet Truffles, both part of Beech's NEW Truffles Collection.
