CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLES WITH FRESH RASPBERRIES

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Entered for safe-keeping. By Michelle Polzine, from "Grow", Volume 1, 2009 by www.vegetablegardner.com. Prep time includes 1 hour chilling.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Candy

Time 2h5m

Yield 60 1-inch truffles, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh raspberry (about 1/2 cup raspberry puree)
1 lb semisweet chocolate or 1 lb bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Pass the berries through a food mill fitted with a fine disk or force them through a through a fine sieve, mashing with a wooden spoon, into a medium bowl. You'll have about 1/2 cup raspberry puree; set it aside and discard the contents of the strainer.
  • Put the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the cream, just until boiling.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate; whisk to blend.
  • Stir in the raspberry puree and the salt.
  • Refrigerate the mixture until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Pour the cocoa powder onto a plate.
  • With a melon-baller or spoon, scoop the chocolate-raspberry mixture and shape it into 1-inch balls.
  • If the truffles are very soft, put them on a baking sheet and refrigerate briefly to firm.
  • Roll the shaped truffles in the cocoa, coating them thoroughly.
  • If sealed and refrigerated, these truffles will keep for about 1 week.

Bangla Fun And Tricks
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I'm going to try making these truffles for my next party.


Eddie Henderson
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These truffles are delicious!


Rafsan siam
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I'm not sure why these truffles are called 'raspberry truffles'. I couldn't really taste the raspberry.


Jasmine
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These truffles are a bit pricey, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Harmony Haggins
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I would definitely recommend these truffles to anyone who loves chocolate and raspberry.


Atoshi Rafi
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These truffles are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Xabik Acharya
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and raspberry together, but these truffles were surprisingly good.


Anna Douglas
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These truffles are so elegant and beautiful. They would make a great gift for a friend or loved one.


Tammie Beckwith
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I love that these truffles can be made ahead of time. It makes them a great option for parties or potlucks.


Ch Basit
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These truffles are the perfect size for a bite-sized treat.


Vobogure 1234
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I found that the truffles were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Rodyna Hamdy
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These truffles are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Mukisa Emmanuel
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I love that these truffles are made with fresh raspberries. It gives them a really bright and summery flavor.


Grace nuru Katule
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These truffles are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


David Richard Jr.
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The combination of chocolate and raspberry is always a winner.


Kim Taylor
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I've made these truffles several times now and they always turn out perfect.


Joshua Ghost StarBoy
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These chocolate raspberry truffles were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.