Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

Raspberry chocolate truffles are easy to make. Dip a rich brownie filling into melted chocolate, and sprinkle with raspberry dust.

recipe originally published February 1, 2016

 

 

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Truffles that taste like brownies

These vegan raspberry chocolate truffles are so fudgy good. The filling is perfect even on its own – super chocolatey rich, like a chewy brownie. Dip them into melty chocolate and sprinkle with a vibrant tart raspberry dust and you have an impressive dessert.

How to make truffles

This six ingredient recipe for chocolate raspberry truffles is incredibly easy, and uses what many of you may consider basic pantry items. 

The first step is to soak the dates in hot water, to soften them. 

Then, blend the cashews to a fine crumb, and add the rest of the filling ingredients (softened dates, dairy free milk, cocoa powder - see recipe card for details). 

Cool the rolled truffle balls in the fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes.

The final step is to prepare the sprinkle toppings (freeze dried raspberries in this recipe), and melt the chocolate to dip the cooled truffle ball.

 

Tips for making this recipe

I really want you to know that these chocolate raspberry truffles are so easy to make! In all of my years of making truffles and chocolate candy, I have some tips to make things easier:

• Rolling the truffles: As you can see from the video, rolling the brownie truffle filling can get messy. You can mix the filling and refrigerate for a half hour before rolling, so it is more solid. You can roll the truffles right away like I do in the video, and make a mess. Then right before you dip in chocolate (after cooling the truffle balls in the fridge), re roll so the truffles are smooth.
• Dipping into chocolate: I use two forks to dip and cover the truffles with melted chocolate. As you see in the video, I let the excess chocolate drip through the forks, and scrape them as well. Once the truffle ball is coated smooth, place on parchment and immediately sprinkle with toppings.

 

Storage suggestions for truffles

Chocolate raspberry truffles refrigerate well. I have made them up to 5 days in advance. I store them in a glass container with sealed lid, and you can pack raspberry chocolate truffles in gift boxes for loved ones.

 

Can you freeze chocolate truffles?

If you want to make raspberry chocolate truffles ahead of time, you can freeze the unfinished truffle. 

When I have had a large order of these, I will make the brownie filling, roll them into truffle balls, and freeze the truffles without the chocolate coating. I freeze them on the parchment lined baking sheets, then when they are more solid, transfer them to freezer bags and pack them really well.

I have frozen these unfinished truffles for one month. Once you want to enjoy or gift them, remove from freezer and continue with the remaining steps of the recipe - melting the chocolate, coating and topping the truffles.

 

More vegan candy recipes

• Raspberry Jalapeño Chocolates
• Lavender Cream Chocolate Truffles
• Caramelized Almond Rocky Road Bark
• Spicy Chipotle Chocolate Ganache Pops
• Bourbon Truffles
• Vegan Twix: Caramel or Peanut Butter!
• Pumpkin Caramel Chocolates

 

 

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Yield: 24 truffles

Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

Print

rich and chewy chocolate brownie filled truffles get a bright tart topping of raspberry dust. vegan and gluten free

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw cashews / cashew pieces
• pinch sea salt
• 1 ½ cups pitted dates
• ½ cup cashew milk
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 8 - 10 ounces dark (72%) or semi sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons freeze dried raspberries

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dates. Set aside to soften. Drain.
3. In food processor or high speed blender, process cashews to a fine crumble. Add sea salt, softened dates, cashew milk, and cocoa powder - process to combine.
4. Using hands, scoop uniform size amounts of the mixture - between one inch and a golf ball - roll into a ball and place on a baking sheet with parchment (parchment is useful later for the melted chocolate). Transfer truffle balls to fridge to ‘set’ - at least one hour.
5. Meanwhile, place freeze dried raspberries in ziplock baggie. Using a rolling pin or side of a glass, crush raspberries into a dust. Set aside for garnish.
6. In a double boiler or small saucepan over lowest heat, melt chopped chocolate.
7. Using a fork so excess chocolate will drip off, dip each truffle in the melted chocolate. Return truffle to parchment, immediately sprinkle with raspberry dust. Repeat with remaining truffles.
8. Allow truffles to dry / set on the counter if the house is cool. Store in refrigerator, but remove at least 30 minutes before serving - the brownie texture and the flavors are much better at room temperature. 

Notes

dairy, egg, soy, and gluten free, vegan recipe 

Tips for making this recipe

I really want you to know that these chocolate raspberry truffles are so easy to make! In all of my years of making truffles and chocolate candy, I have some tips to make things easier:

• Rolling the truffles: As you can see from the video, rolling the brownie truffle filling can get messy. You can mix the filling and refrigerate for a half hour before rolling, so it is more solid. You can roll the truffles right away like I do in the video, and make a mess. Then right before you dip in chocolate (after cooling the truffle balls in the fridge), re roll so the truffles are smooth.
• Dipping into chocolate: I use two forks to dip and cover the truffles with melted chocolate. As you see in the video, I let the excess chocolate drip through the forks, and scrape them as well. Once the truffle ball is coated smooth, place on parchment and immediately sprinkle with toppings.

Storage suggestions for truffles

Chocolate raspberry truffles refrigerate well. I have made them up to 5 days in advance. I store them in a glass container with sealed lid, and you can pack raspberry chocolate truffles in gift boxes for loved ones. 

Can you freeze chocolate truffles

If you want to make raspberry chocolate truffles ahead of time, you can freeze the unfinished truffle. 

When I have had a large order of these, I will make the brownie filling, roll them into truffle balls, and freeze the truffles without the chocolate coating. I freeze them on the parchment lined baking sheets, then when they are more solid, transfer them to freezer bags and pack them really well.

I have frozen these unfinished truffles for one month. Once you want to enjoy or gift them, remove from freezer and continue with the remaining steps of the recipe - melting the chocolate, coating and topping the truffles.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

2 truffles
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 5gSugar: 26gProtein: 7g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

 

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