Description
These Velvety Raspberry Truffles are a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert combining rich dark chocolate ganache with the tart brightness of freeze-dried raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (60-75% cocoa solids), finely chopped or in chip form
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (at least 36% fat)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1.6 ounces freeze-dried raspberries (about 2 cups), crushed into a fine powder
- 14 ounces white chocolate chips or bars, for optional coating or decoration
- Optional: additional unsweetened cocoa powder, finely shredded coconut, or powdered sugar for coating
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons non-alcoholic raspberry extract or syrup for extra raspberry flavor
Instructions
- Finely chop your dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces and place it into a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and unsalted butter. Heat gently until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes, then gently whisk until smooth.
- Stir in a portion of the crushed freeze-dried raspberry powder to your taste. If using, add the raspberry extract or syrup and mix thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or preferably overnight until firm.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set out your coating options in shallow dishes.
- Using a small cookie scoop or two teaspoons, scoop uniform portions of the chilled ganache and roll each scoop into smooth balls.
- Place the shaped truffles on the prepared baking sheet and chill if too soft.
- Prepare your coatings in separate bowls. If dipping in melted chocolate, temper the chocolate.
- Roll the truffles in dry coatings or dip in chocolate, then place on parchment to set.
- Arrange coated truffles on a serving platter or in mini paper liners before serving.
Notes
- These truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with different coatings for variety.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and rolling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg