If you’re looking for a little holiday luxury, these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are pure magic in bite-size form.
They’re rich, silky, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious with just the right touch of raspberry tartness to balance all that deep chocolate goodness. Think of them as a fancy box of chocolates, but homemade, and way more impressive. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or sneaking straight from the fridge (no judgment here), these truffles look stunning and taste even better. They’re surprisingly simple to make, and the raspberry-chocolate combo feels like Christmas wrapped in velvet.
Quick Look
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Makes: About 18 truffles
What You’ll Need
For the Truffle Center
- 180 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 180 ml heavy cream
- 15 ml honey (optional, for a glossy finish)
- 10 g raspberry powder (or freeze-dried raspberries blended into powder)
For the Coating
- 150 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 5 g raspberry powder, for dusting
Simple Tools
You don’t need any fancy chocolate-making equipment promise!
Just grab:
- A small saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Baking tray lined with parchment
- Small cookie scoop or spoon
- Fork or dipping tool
How To Make Them
1. Blend the berry magic: If you’re using freeze-dried raspberries, pop them into a blender until fine, then sift out any seeds.
2. Melt the chocolate: Add chopped chocolate to a heatproof bowl and warm it gently in the microwave (about 30–60 seconds) until just starting to melt.
3. Make the ganache: Heat the cream and honey in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer then pour half over the chocolate. Let it sit a minute, stir, then add the rest. Mix until you have a smooth, shiny ganache.
4. Add flavor: Stir in your raspberry powder, pour into a small dish, and chill for about 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
5. Shape & dip: Roll the chilled ganache into small balls and freeze for 15 minutes. Melt your coating chocolate, dip each truffle, and set them on parchment.
6. Finish & chill: Sprinkle with raspberry powder while still glossy. Chill for 30 minutes until perfectly set.
Truffle Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate it makes all the difference!
- Want to make them fancy? Add a splash of Chambord or raspberry liqueur.
- Try rolling them in cocoa powder or shredded coconut for a little variety.
- Wrap them in mini liners or boxes for the prettiest homemade gift ever.
Nutrition
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 1 g | 10 g | 8 g | 8 g |