Raspberry Truffles

Raspberry Truffles: A Luxurious Homemade Treat

If you’re looking for an elegant, homemade confection to impress guests or satisfy your sweet tooth, these Raspberry Truffles are the perfect indulgence. The rich, creamy white chocolate filling, infused with vibrant raspberry flavor, is encased in a luscious bittersweet chocolate shell. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they’re also incredibly delicious. These truffles are ideal for special occasions, holiday gifts, or just treating yourself to something decadent!

Ingredients:

For the Raspberry Truffle Filling:

• 2 cups freeze-dried raspberries (approximately 1.6 ounces)
• 14 ounces white chocolate chips (high-quality, or finely chopped white chocolate)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces
• ¾ cup heavy cream

For the Coating:

• 14 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (high-quality, or finely chopped bittersweet chocolate)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Raspberry Powder:
Start by placing the freeze-dried raspberries in a food processor and pulse them until they become a fine powder. Sift the raspberry powder through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds, and set the powder aside in a small bowl.

2. Make the Truffle Base:
In a large heatproof bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and small pieces of butter.

• Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until it just begins to simmer—avoid letting it boil.
• Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and butter mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the heat to melt the chocolate and butter. Slowly stir the mixture until smooth and fully combined.

3. Incorporate the Raspberry Powder:
Add ⅓ cup of the prepared raspberry powder to the melted white chocolate mixture and stir until the raspberry flavor is evenly incorporated. You can adjust the flavor by adding more powder to taste.

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to shape into truffles.

4. Shape the Truffles:
Once the filling has chilled, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Use a heaping teaspoon to scoop portions of the firm raspberry truffle mixture. Roll each portion into a ball with your hands, and place the truffles onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Once all the truffles are shaped, refrigerate them for 30 minutes to firm up.

5. Coat the Truffles:
While the truffles are chilling, melt the bittersweet chocolate. You can do this by microwaving the chocolate in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate over a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth.

• Once melted, dip each truffle into the bittersweet chocolate using a dipping tool or two forks. Tap off any excess chocolate and place the coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined tray.

6. Decorate (Optional):
Before the chocolate coating fully sets, you can sprinkle the tops of the truffles with a little of the remaining raspberry powder or chocolate jimmies for an extra decorative touch.

• Allow the chocolate coating to fully set at room temperature before serving. You can also refrigerate them for quicker results.

Recipe Details:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Chilling Time: 2.5 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours
• Servings: 24 truffles
• Calories: 150 kcal per truffle

These Raspberry Truffles are a luxurious treat with a burst of raspberry flavor complemented by the creaminess of white chocolate and the richness of bittersweet chocolate. Perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, weddings, or holiday gift-giving, these truffles will make anyone feel spoiled!

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy this delightful homemade confection, and watch as they quickly disappear!

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