Made with only three ingredients and no baking required, these melt-in-your-mouth, rich, and decadent Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are the perfect Valentine's Day treat!
When love is in the air, so is chocolate! It's hard to beat the pure flavor of chocolate truffles. Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are made with semi-sweet chocolate, heavy whipping cream, and raspberry jam to make the most decadent, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Making these bite-size beauties will be a treat for your loved ones and a perfect way to show your love on Valentine's Day!
Above all, the best part is how many topping options there are! Roll in sprinkles, raspberry powder, or cover in white chocolate glaze. If you want to include more flavors, make Chocolate Orange Truffles too and you'll have the ultimate Valentine's Day truffle assortment!
Ingredients
- Chocolate- High quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Heavy Whipping Cream- To give the truffles their rich, creamy texture
- Raspberry Jam- The perfect flavor combination with chocolate
- White Chocolate- For the beautiful white chocolate glaze
- Other Toppings- Chocolate sprinkles, powdered freeze dried raspberries, cocoa powder
Step-by-Step Directions
- In a small bowl combine the semi sweet chocolate chips and raspberry jam; set aside
- In a small saucepan warm the heavy whipping cream until it comes to a simmer
- Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2-3 minutes
- Slowly whisk the chocolate and heavy cream mixture until the chocolate is melted and smooth
- Next, cover the top of the chocolate ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until the ganache has hardened
- Scoop the chocolate ganache into 1 inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Once all the ganache is scooped, roll the ganache into balls and place back on the baking sheet
- Finally, add all the toppings you desire and refridgerate until you're ready to enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Choosing The Right Chocolate
Semi-Sweet Chocolate is typically made with a 35%-65% cocoa and makes for a smooth and rich truffle. If you prefer a darker chocolate that will be less sweet and slightly bitter you can substitute a 70% chocolate. Not too sweet and not too bitter, a 60% is usually the perfect medium that all will enjoy.
Dairy-free Alternative
If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream for coconut milk.
The Perfect Truffle Toppings
Garnish each chocolate truffle with the perfect topping to make each bite extra special. Right after you roll the chocolate ganache into balls, roll them in the topping of your choice. Then place them back in the refrigerator to allow the truffles to set.
- Chocolate Sprinkles are a fun and festive garnish that kids and adults will love.
- Freeze Dried Raspberry Powder is a colorful and flavorful addition to the chocolate ganache. For extra raspberry flavor, add freeze-dried raspberries to a food processor to create a powder-like texture that each ganache ball can be rolled in.
- Cocoa Powder is a more sophisticated approach to these chocolate raspberry truffles. Cocoa powder will add a slightly bitter flavor that will balance the sweetness from the chocolate.
- White Chocolate Glaze will add a beautiful and smooth coating. The combination of chocolate ganache and white chocolate glaze is decadent and will be loved by all.
How To Store Chocolate Truffles
Keep chocolate truffles in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Once you are ready to enjoy them, remove them from the refrigerator and allow them to sit out for 10-20 minutes before enjoying!
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Easy Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Ingredients
Chocolate Ganache
- 2 ½ Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Raspberry Jam
White Chocolate Glaze
- 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
Other Optional Toppings
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Powdered Freeze Dried Raspberries grind up in a food processor
- Cocoa Powder
Instructions
Make The Chocolate Ganache
- In a small bowl combine the semi sweet chocolate chips and raspberry jam; set aside
- In a small sauce pan warm the heavy whipping cream until it comes to a simmer
- Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2-3 minutes
- Slowly whisk the chocolate and heavy cream mixture until the chocolate is melted and smooth
- Cover the top of the chocolate ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until the ganache has hardened
- Scoop the chocolate ganache into 1 inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Once all the ganache is scooped, roll the ganache into balls and place back on the baking sheet
Truffle Toppings (Sprinkles, Powdered Freeze Dried Raspberries & Cocoa Powder)
- Right after you scoop the chocolate ganache and roll into balls, roll them in the chocolate sprinkles, powdered freeze dried strawberries or cocoa powder and place back in the refrigerator to allow the truffles to set
White Chocolate Coating
- If you are dipping the truffles in white chocolate, place the ganache balls back in the refrigerator to set while you are warming the white chocolate
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and coconut oil
- Warm the chocolate in the microwave for 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth
- Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and dip each chocolate ganache ball into the white chocolate using a small fork or candy dipping tool
- Remove the ganache ball from the chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Continue dipping all of the chocolate ganache balls until all are covered in white chocolate
- Once the white chocolate coating is dry, drizzle the extra white chocolate over each truffle and garnish with the powdered freeze dried raspberries
Notes
Keep chocolate truffles in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Once you are ready to enjoy them, remove them from the refrigerator, place them in a serving bowl or platter and allow them to sit out for 10-20 minutes before enjoying!
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