Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of homemade chocolate raspberry truffles that are perfect for any occasion! These delightful treats combine the luxurious taste of dark chocolate with the tangy sweetness of fresh raspberries, creating an irresistible dessert that is sure to impress. With simple steps and minimal ingredients, you can create these gourmet sweets that are ideal for gifting or enjoying yourself. Customize them with various coatings like nuts or cocoa powder for added texture, and present them beautifully for a stunning dessert display.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh raspberries (rinsed and dried)
- 24 oz dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 18 oz milk chocolate (melted for coating)
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds (toasted)
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mash the fresh raspberries in a mixing bowl until slightly pureed.
- In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate with heavy cream until smooth. Stir in unsalted butter and fold in the mashed raspberries.
- Chill the mixture until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
- Scoop out portions of the filling, roll into balls, and coat in melted milk chocolate.
- Dust with cocoa powder or roll in toasted chopped almonds before setting on parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg