Description
Rich, smooth raspberry truffles made with real chocolate and freeze-dried raspberries. These elegant no-bake treats balance deep chocolate flavor with a bright berry finish and are perfect for gifting or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Dark or semi-sweet chocolate (high quality), 12 oz
- Heavy cream, 1/2 cup
- Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons
- Freeze-dried raspberries, finely ground, 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract (alcohol-free if needed), 1 teaspoon
- Fine sea salt, a pinch
- Unsweetened cocoa powder or melted chocolate, for coating
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate finely and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then pour it over the chocolate.
- Let the mixture sit for one minute, then stir slowly until smooth and glossy.
- Add the butter, ground freeze-dried raspberries, vanilla, and salt, and mix until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop small portions and roll quickly into smooth balls.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder or dip in melted chocolate.
- Chill briefly until set, then store until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use freeze-dried raspberries for best texture and flavor.
- If the ganache becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator before shaping.
- Let truffles sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
