Easy Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Kristen Massad — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:31:47 +0000

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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