Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate raspberry truffles! These rich, creamy bites combine the decadent taste of dark chocolate with the tangy sweetness of fresh raspberries, making them perfect for celebrations or a well-deserved treat. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, anyone can create these impressive confections. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a party or satisfy your own sweet tooth, these truffles are sure to delight. Experiment with various toppings like chopped nuts or cocoa powder to personalize each batch, and enjoy a gourmet dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh raspberries
- 24 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 18 oz milk chocolate (for coating)
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds (toasted)
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Blend rinsed raspberries in a food processor until smooth; strain through a sieve to remove seeds.
- Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl over low heat until combined.
- Stir in raspberry puree and unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
- Refrigerate mixture for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Roll chilled mixture into one-inch balls.
- Dip each ball into melted milk chocolate; let excess drip off before placing on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle some truffles with toasted almonds and dust others with cocoa powder while still wet. Allow to set completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg