Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Indulge in the luxurious flavor of homemade Chocolate Raspberry Truffles, where rich dark chocolate meets tart, sweet raspberries.
Ingredients
For the ganache
- 8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- 0.5 cup heavy cream Heat until just simmering.
- 2 tbsp raspberry liqueur Optional, adds depth to flavor.
- 0.125 tsp salt Enhances chocolate flavor.
For the raspberry puree
- 0.5 cup fresh raspberries Puree until smooth; strain if desired.
For coating
- 1 cup cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts Choose one for rolling truffles.
Instructions
Preparation of Ganache
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
Raspberry Puree
- In a blender, puree the fresh raspberries until smooth.
- Strain to remove seeds if desired.
- Mix the raspberry puree and raspberry liqueur into the chocolate ganache.
Chilling and Rolling
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for two to three hours until firm.
- Once firm, scoop the ganache and roll it into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat.
Serving
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Enjoy the delightful truffles with loved ones.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate. Chill longer if ganache is too soft to roll.