Description
Indulge in these rich chocolate raspberry truffles that combine dark chocolate with fresh raspberries for a delightful treat perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 4 oz heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Optional: pink food coloring
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate: Start by finely chopping the dark chocolate and placing it in a mixing bowl.
- Heat the cream: In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer. Don’t let it boil!
- Combine: Carefully pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and shiny.
- Prepare the raspberry mix: In another bowl, mash the fresh raspberries and blend them with the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Fold it in: Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, gently fold in the raspberry mixture until evenly combined.
- Chill the mixture: Cover and refrigerate the truffle mix until firm—about 1-2 hours should do the trick.
- Shape the truffles: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- Dust the truffles: Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat them lightly.
- Optional twist: For a fun, decorative flair, add pink food coloring to your raspberry mix before chilling.
- Perfect for gifting: Arrange the truffles in a decorative box and give them to your loved ones!
Notes
Store your truffles in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg