Description
Rich and creamy dark chocolate truffles infused with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher, chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios or almonds (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- Blend Raspberries: In a blender or food processor, puree the fresh raspberries until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds, if desired.
- Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Combine with Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate to the hot cream. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
- Stir in Raspberry Puree: Add the raspberry puree and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Chill: Transfer the ganache to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until it is firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop and Roll: Once the ganache is firm, use a small cookie scoop or melon baller to scoop out portions of the ganache. Roll each portion into a ball between your palms.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, crushed pistachios, or almonds to coat them. Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the truffles for about 15 minutes to set.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with additional fresh raspberries before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve your Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy these decadent treats!
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
