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Raspberry Dark Chocolate Truffles

Raspberry Dark Chocolate Truffles

Delight in these Raspberry Dark Chocolate Truffles, a perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and tart raspberry, enveloped in rich dark chocolate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 35 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 96

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Mixture
  • 340 g white chocolate chips
  • 190 ml double cream
  • 1.5 cups freeze dried raspberries (powdered) seeds sieved out
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 200 g dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids)
  • to taste cacao nibs or chopped pistachios or freeze dried raspberries for decoration

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Small Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend the freeze dried raspberries into a fine powder and sieve out the seeds.
  2. Chop the white chocolate finely and melt in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave.
  3. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until almost boiling, then remove from heat.
  4. Combine the hot cream with melted white chocolate to form a smooth ganache.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract, raspberry powder, and salt until combined, then cool and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  6. Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls; place on a lined baking sheet and chill again.
  7. Melt the dark chocolate over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  8. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork, then transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
  9. Decorate with extra freeze dried raspberries, chopped pistachios, or cacao nibs before the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 8.5gProtein: 1.1gFat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgPotassium: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

These truffles are best enjoyed at room temperature for improved flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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