Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Luxurious homemade chocolate truffles infused with the bright flavor of fresh raspberries, perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped Choose a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Should be heavy for the best texture.
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries or raspberry puree Fresh is preferred; ensure it's not overly sugary.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds depth to the flavor.
Coating Ingredients
- Cocoa powder or crushed nuts For coating the truffles.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers, but do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in the raspberry puree and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the mixture in the fridge for about two hours until firm.
- Once chilled, scoop small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or crushed nuts to coat.
- Place the finished truffles on a baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. These truffles can also be made ahead of time and frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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