Chocolate Raspberry Truffles: 5 Easy Steps to Heaven
Decadent chocolate raspberry truffles with a rich, velvety chocolate center infused with bright raspberry flavor, coated in cocoa or chocolate for an elegant bite-sized dessert.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp raspberry preserves
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Unsweetened cocoa powder or melted chocolate for coating
- Freeze-dried raspberries, crushed (optional)
- 1. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- 2. Heat heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan until just simmering.
- 3. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- 4. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 5. Mix in raspberry preserves, vanilla extract, and salt.
- 6. Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
- 7. Scoop mixture and roll into small balls.
- 8. Roll truffles in cocoa powder, crushed raspberries, or dip in melted chocolate.
- 9. Chill until set and serve.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a more intense flavor.
- Keep truffles refrigerated for best texture.
- Perfect for gifting in decorative boxes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate raspberry truffles, homemade truffles, Valentine’s Day dessert, chocolate candy