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Close-up of handmade dark chocolate raspberry truffles drizzled with chocolate and topped with crushed freeze-dried raspberries.

Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

These decadent chocolate raspberry truffles are rich, silky, and perfectly balanced with fruity raspberry notes. An elegant bite-sized dessert ideal for gifting or special occasions.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 8 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup raspberry puree strained
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • salt pinch
Coatings
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for coating
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries finely crushed

Equipment

  • Heatproof Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat the heavy cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
  3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir gently until smooth and glossy.
  5. Add the raspberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  7. Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls using lightly dusted hands.
  8. Roll half the truffles in cocoa powder and the other half in crushed freeze-dried raspberries.
  9. Chill the truffles for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for best flavor.