Raspberry Truffles
Raspberry Truffles are rich, creamy chocolate confections with a fruity twist from raspberry jam. With a smooth ganache center and a customizable coating, they’re the perfect elegant treat for gifting, special occasions, or anytime chocolate cravings hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: About 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 truffles
- Category: Truffles / No-Bake Dessert
- Method: Chilling & Rolling
- Cuisine: Dessert / Homemade Candy
Ingredients
8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped or chips),1/2 cup heavy cream,2–3 tbsp seedless raspberry jam or preserves,1 tbsp butter (optional, for smooth texture),1/2 tsp vanilla extract,Pinch of salt,Cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or crushed freeze-dried raspberries (for rolling)
Instructions
Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.,Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 1 minute.,Stir until smooth, then mix in raspberry jam, vanilla, butter (if using), and salt.,Refrigerate the ganache mixture for 2–3 hours or until firm.,Scoop and roll into small balls using a spoon or small cookie scoop.,Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or crushed raspberries.,Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Use white chocolate for a sweeter version.,Add 1–2 tsp raspberry liqueur for a more intense berry flavor.,Let truffles sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving for the best texture.,To dip in melted chocolate, freeze the rolled truffles for 10 minutes first.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: undefined
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