Decadent Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Rich, velvety dark chocolate truffles with a vibrant raspberry center, offering a perfect balance of indulgence and elegance. Easy to make and ideal for gifting or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup (125 g) fresh raspberries
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the raspberry puree: rinse 1 cup fresh raspberries and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing gently with a spoon. Set aside about ⅓ cup (80 ml) of the strained puree.
- Chop the dark chocolate finely and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer around the edges; do not boil. Remove from heat immediately.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate, then gently stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add softened unsalted butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and reserved raspberry puree. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour until firm but scoopable.
- Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, scoop out ganache and quickly roll between palms to form smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Optionally, dust truffles with powdered sugar or roll in finely chopped freeze-dried raspberries. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Do not rush the chilling step to avoid sticky ganache. Use low heat when melting chocolate to prevent burning. Strain raspberry puree to remove seeds for smooth texture. Dust hands with cocoa or powdered sugar when shaping to prevent sticking. Ganache can be chilled overnight for easier shaping. For vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 1
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