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I started making these raspberry chocolate truffles when I wanted something special for my sister's bridal shower. The sweet dark chocolate with that bright raspberry taste inside just reminds me of fancy chocolate shops. Now my friends beg me to make them for every party and honestly they're so fun to create I never say no.
What Makes These So Special
The combo of sweet chocolate and tart raspberries just hits different. When you bite in that bright pink center looks so pretty. I love making these for birthdays and holidays my family swears they taste better than store bought ones.
What You Need
- For the Truffles:
- 1 cup freeze dried raspberries crushed up real fine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz white chocolate chopped up
- 10 oz dark chocolate melting wafers
- Extra Touch:
- Some extra crushed raspberries to sprinkle on top
Lets Make Truffles
- Getting Started
- Crush up those freeze dried raspberries in your food processor till they're powder. Wait a sec before opening so the dust settles.
- Making the Inside
- Get your cream hot but not boiling. Pour it over your white chocolate and raspberry powder stir till its smooth and pink.
- Chill Time
- Pop it in the fridge till its firm then scoop little balls. Roll them nice and round then back in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Chocolate Time
- Melt your dark chocolate over a pot of steamy water stirring till its silky.
- Dip and Decorate
- Dunk each ball in chocolate using a fork to fish them out. Put them on some parchment paper and sprinkle with crushed raspberries.
- Final Touch
- Let them hang out in the fridge till the chocolate sets up.
Switch Things Up
Sometimes I use strawberries or blueberries instead of raspberries. A splash of raspberry liqueur makes them extra fancy. My daughter loves when I add sparkly sugar on top for her birthday parties.
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My Best Tips
Make sure that filling is super cold before you try rolling it. Spend a little extra on good chocolate it really makes a difference. Keep an eye on the chocolate while its melting nobody wants burnt chocolate.
Keeping Them Fresh
Keep your truffles in the fridge in a container that seals tight theyll last about 2 weeks. Want to save them longer? Freeze them for a couple months just let them thaw in the fridge when youre ready.
Serving Ideas
Let them warm up a bit before eating they taste better that way. I love having them with my morning coffee or evening wine. They look so cute wrapped up in little boxes for gifts.
Kitchen Tools
You'll need a food processor to crush those raspberries a bowl that won't melt for the chocolate and some parchment paper. I use a little ice cream scoop to make my truffles all the same size.
Sweet Little Treasures
These raspberry truffles never fail to make people smile. The pink center peeking through dark chocolate looks so pretty on a plate. Every time I make them for parties or gifts folks ask me for the recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why freeze-dried berries?
Fresh would add too much moisture. Freeze-dried gives intense flavor without ruining texture.
- → Seeds bothering me?
Sift raspberry powder through fine mesh to remove seeds before mixing.
- → Chocolate not melting smooth?
Remove from heat while some chunks remain. Residual heat melts it perfectly without burning.
- → Tips for neat coating?
Let excess drip well. Quick fork tap helps. Work quick before chocolate sets.
- → Make ahead possible?
Yes! Keep in fridge up to two weeks. Let warm slightly before eating.