There’s nothing quite as romantic as chocolates and raspberries!
If you’ve ever bitten into a delectable chocolate raspberry treat, you probably understand just what makes these flavors so special when combined. And you probably wanted more, too!
There’s something exquisite about the way they taste together, as the acidity of the berries works with the sweetness of the chocolate to create a perfect, well-rounded flavor. No matter what kind of dessert you’re enjoying, a chocolate raspberry sweet treat is the perfect way to go.
So how can you improve on perfection? By making truffles, of course!
Chocolate raspberry truffles remain one of the most popular sweets to give to a loved one, especially on Valentine’s Day or another special occasion. Giving or receiving a box of homemade chocolate raspberry truffles can feel great, and taste even better! But what happens when you don’t know how to make truffles, or haven’t got a great recipe for this particular flavor?
That’s where this article can help!
Within this article, you’ll find 18 delicious recipes for chocolate raspberry truffles that span just about every type of truffle you might be interested in. You’ll find semisweet, bittersweet, dark and white chocolate truffles here, as well as a few unique twists like cheesecake truffles, vegan, and paleo options. By the time you’ve read through these recipes, you’ll be ready to head into your kitchen and start cooking right away!
But what if you don’t know anything about how to make truffles, to begin with? Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered there, too. The beginning of the article outlines tips and tricks for how to make truffles, as well as a few suggestions for how to make a double boiler. You’ll be armed with everything you need to know, no matter what your cooking level of expertise.
So let’s get started on those truffles!
Tips and Tricks for Truffle Making
Making truffles can be a little intimidating, especially if you’ve never tried it before. These simple tips and tricks are here to help you learn how to make the perfect truffles every time you give it a shot!
- There are many different types of truffles. European truffles tend to be larger, denser, and covered in something powdery, like cocoa powder or confectioner’s sugar. Western truffles are usually smoother and sometimes even liquid inside, and covered in a hard candy shell. In the end, the type of truffle you make is all up to your preferences. However, note that some recipes are for certain types of truffles, and can’t be easily altered.
- Higher-quality chocolates are the best choice when it comes to coating your truffles and making your ganache, too. Sometimes, for more affordable options, you can get away with using chocolate chips or melting chocolate. If possible, though, always go for something better in quality.
- Don’t forget about other great additions to your truffles! Try adding chopped nuts to the mix or coating them in nuts instead. You might also like to mix flavored liqueurs or extracts into the ganache to make your truffle taste amazing. No matter what you use, try to go with something higher-quality so you don’t detract from the good quality of your chocolate.
- When you melt chocolate for dipping your truffles, you might consider adding something else in, like butter, milk, or coconut oil. This can help make the dipping chocolate become even more smooth and stay on the truffle even easier.
- If possible, use a double boiler to melt your chocolate coating! In the next section, I’ll explain more about how to set up a double boiler, and how it can help you improve your truffles.
How to Set Up a Double Boiler
A lot of truffle recipes call for a double boiler. Even when a recipe specifies to melt chocolate in the microwave, you can use a double boiler to get a much nicer, shinier finish on your truffles, if you prefer. Follow these simple steps to learn how to set up a double boiler easily.
- Place one inch of water in a medium saucepan on the stove.
- Choose a heat-resistant bowl made of stainless steel or glass to sit on top of the saucepan. This bowl should be large enough to rest on the saucepan while still providing a few inches of space between the water and the bottom of the bowl.
- Remove bowl and heat water in the saucepan to boiling. Turn down the heat and let it simmer.
- Replace the bowl and add the chocolate (or other ingredients you need to melt).
- Stir often, and let chocolate melt slowly.
- Congratulations! You’ve just used a double boiler.
1. Basic Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Serve up these chocolate raspberry truffles with minimal effort even if you’ve never made sweets before!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter at room temperature, cut into pieces
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 12oz high-quality dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup raspberry jam, seedless
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted
- 2 tbsp raspberry liqueur
Procedure:
1. Bring cream to just boiling in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and add chocolate while stirring until melted and smooth.
3. Cool for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in butter a few pieces at a time.
5. Stir in jam, liqueur, and a small pinch of salt. Place mixture in a bowl.
6. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
7. Roll mixture into balls by hand, then roll balls in cocoa powder.
8. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
9. Serve.
2. Decorative Truffles
These raspberry chocolate truffles are easy to make and even easier to have a lot of fun decorating!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 10oz thawed frozen raspberries
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pound finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1 pound melting chocolate candy coating
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- ¼ cup melting white chocolate candy coating
- Red food dye
Procedure:
1. Process raspberries in a food processor or blender until liquid.
2. Strain puree to remove seeds.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberry puree and sugar.
4. Stir and cook until reduced by half, then remove from heat.
5. In a large bowl, place chopped chocolate.
6. In a separate small saucepan over medium heat, place cream, and cook until just bubbling.
7. Pour cream over chocolate and let sit 2 minutes to soften.
8. Whisk chocolate and cream, then add corn syrup and raspberry mixture. Whisk again.
9. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
10. Roll into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
11. Freeze for 1 hour.
12. Melt chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring often.
13. Do the same for white chocolate coating, but add red food dye when melted.
14. Dip each truffle in chocolate coating with a fork and tap to remove excess.
15. Place on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with red colored candy coating.
16. Let stand for 30 minutes.
17. Serve.
3. Dusted Raspberry Chocolate Truffles
These tasty dark chocolate raspberry truffles look beautiful and make a great gift for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Difficulty: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-2/3 cup high-quality 60% or higher chopped cacao
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1oz freeze-dried raspberries
Procedure:
1. Combine frozen raspberries and white sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until simmering and berries have broken.
2. Strain to remove seeds then set puree aside.
3. Combine chopped chocolate and cream in a large microwave-safe bowl.
4. Microwave for 1 minute at a time until cream boils.
5. Let stand 2 minutes, then whisk.
6. Add butter and stir until smooth.
7. Add raspberry puree and stir again.
8. Cover and chill mixture for 6 hours.
9. Scoop out balls with a tablespoon scoop and place on lined baking sheet.
10. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
11. Pulse freeze-dried raspberries in a food processor until powdery.
12. Roll truffles in cocoa powder and dust with raspberry powder.
13. Serve.
4. Cheesecake Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
For a totally unique twist on chocolate raspberry truffles, try this chocolate raspberry truffle recipe!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 8oz softened cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup fresh raspberries
- ¾ cup Cool Whip
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 15oz chopped semi-sweet baking chocolate
Procedure:
1. Beat cream cheese together with vanilla and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. Add raspberries and blend again.
3. Add cool whip with a spatula and stir.
4. Add graham cracker crumbs and stir again with a spatula.
5. Chill in the freezer for 2 hours.
6. Use an ice cream scoop to form balls of cream cheese mixture. Place on a lined baking sheet.
7. Chill in the freezer for 1 hour.
8. Melt chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments.
9. Dip truffles with a fork into chocolate, then place on baking sheet.
10. Chill for 10 minutes.
11. Serve.
5. Bittersweet Truffles
This tasty raspberry chocolate truffle recipe is perfect for those whose sweet tooth might be a little less sweet.
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: 2
Ingredients
- 7oz high-quality bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped finely
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1-1/2 tbsp raspberry liqueur
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Procedure:
1. Simmer cream in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate gently until melted.
3. Stir in liqueur.
4. Fold raspberries in gently with a rubber spatula.
5. Remove raspberries with a fork and tap to remove excess chocolate.
6. Place on a lined baking sheet and repeat until each raspberry has been coated.
7. Chill for 1 hour in the freezer.
8. Place cocoa powder in a sealable plastic bag.
9. Add coated raspberries and toss to cover in cocoa powder.
10. Chill for 15 minutes.
11. Serve.
6. Low-Cal Raspberry Truffles
This is a unique recipe that suits vegan, gluten-free, and paleo diets!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours
Difficulty: 2
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp organic honey
- 16 fresh raspberries
Procedure:
1. Combine cocoa in a small bowl together with honey, applesauce, and vanilla until mixture is smooth.
2. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. Roll mixture into 16 balls, then flatten into circles by hand.
4. Place one raspberry in the center of each circle.
5. Roll back into a ball around the raspberries.
6. Place on a baking sheet and chill for 10 minutes.
7. Serve.
7. Raspberry Red Velvet Truffles
These smooth, creamy truffles are sure to satisfy any member of the family!
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Difficulty: 2
Ingredients
- ½ package softened cream cheese
- 1 pound high-quality semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tsp raspberry extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
Procedure:
1. Melt half of the baking chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, food coloring, raspberry extract, and confectioner’s sugar.
3. Add melted chocolate and beat again until smooth and combined.
4. Chill for 4 hours in the freezer.
5. Roll mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
6. Melt remaining half of baking chocolate in the same way as before.
7. Dip truffles in chocolate using a fork and tap to remove excess.
8. Place on baking sheet and chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
9. Serve.
8. Cocoa Truffles
Put together this very easy truffle recipe in no time and enjoy a traditional chocolate treat you’re sure to love.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- 1 pound finely chopped semisweet baking chocolate
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- Pinch salt
Procedure:
1. Mash raspberries through a sieve with a wooden spoon and into a medium bowl to form about ½ cup fresh raspberry puree.
2. Place chopped chocolate in a bowl.
3. Heat cream until just boiling in a small saucepan over medium heat.
4. Pour cream over chocolate to melt. Whisk until smooth.
5. Add salt and raspberry puree.
6. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
7. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls by hand.
8. Roll balls in cocoa powder to coat fully.
9. Serve.
9. Simple Raspberry Chocolate Truffles
This is an easy recipe that doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, so you can make it for any holiday. It’s easy to alter into raspberry and white chocolate truffles too!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 4oz high-quality semisweet chocolate, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp raspberry liqueur
- Confectioner’s sugar to taste
Procedure:
1. Set up a double boiler and melt chocolate together with butter and cream.
2. Just before the chocolate completely melts, remove from heat and stir until smooth.
3. Stir in liqueur.
4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes.
5. Place chocolate into a pastry bag or a sealable plastic bag with the tip cut off.
6. Squeeze out 1-inch balls of the chocolate mixture.
7. Push one raspberry into each truffle.
8. Chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
9. Roll truffles gently in confectioner’s sugar to coat.
10. Chill for 15 minutes more.
11. Serve.
10. Valentine Truffles
Try these colorful, cheerful truffles for a Valentine’s treat.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- 14oz canned sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp raspberry jam, seedless
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles, to taste
Procedure:
1. Combine chocolate chips and condensed milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Stir until smooth and melted completely.
3. Remove from heat and add raspberry jam, stirring again.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
5. Spoon out balls of chocolate mixture 1 tbsp at a time.
6. Roll in sprinkles and place on a lined baking sheet.
7. Chill for 10 minutes.
8. Serve.
11. Powdery Cocoa Truffles
If you love soft, smooth truffles with a dusty coating, be sure to try these today.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound high-quality semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups freeze-dried raspberries, divided
- 6 tbsp sour cream (alternately, plain yogurt)
Procedure:
1. Roughly chop chocolate and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to just boiling.
3. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let stand 5 minutes to melt.
4. Stir until melted and smooth.
5. Whisk in sour cream or yogurt.
6. In a small bowl, crush 1 cup freeze-dried raspberries.
7. Add to chocolate mixture and combine well.
8. Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for 1 hour.
9. Roll into balls by hand.
10. Process remaining raspberries into a powder using a food processor.
11. Roll truffles in raspberry powder.
12. Serve.
12. Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Truffles
No need to avoid truffles if you’re vegan! Try out this dark chocolate raspberry truffles recipe and see for yourself what makes it so delicious.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- 11 pitted dates
- ½ cup raw pecans
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup 70% or higher dark baking chocolate, chopped
- 12 fresh raspberries, cleaned
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Procedure:
1. Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
2. Add dates to a food processor with cashews, vanilla, pecans, and salt.
3. Pulse for 3 minutes or until a sticky ball has formed.
4. Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls, then press into flat circles.
5. Press one raspberry into the center of each circle.
6. Roll back into a ball shape again.
7. Freeze on a lined baking sheet for 20 minutes.
8. Set up a double boiler.
9. Melt chocolate, stirring often, then add coconut oil and stir again.
10. Dip truffles into chocolate with a fork and tap to remove excess.
11. Return to lined baking sheet.
12. Chill in freezer for 1 hour.
13. Serve.
13. Nutty Raspberry Truffles
Raspberries and almonds go great together, and these truffles are here to prove it.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 3 tbsp seedless raspberry jam or preserves, room temperature
- ¾ cup ground almonds
Procedure:
1. Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add chocolate chips and whisk to combine.
4. Add almond extract and raspberry preserves, and whisk to combine thoroughly again.
5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
6. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls by hand.
7. Roll into ground almonds to coat completely.
8. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes more.
9. Serve.
14. Classic Raspberry Ganache Truffles
Nothing is quite as impressive as a simple but effective ganache like the one you can make in this recipe.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 16oz and 4oz high-quality dark baking chocolate, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh raspberries
- 5 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tsp raspberry extract
Procedure:
1. Set up a double boiler.
2. Melt chocolate in double boiler, stirring often.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to just before boiling.
4. Add the hot cream to chocolate and stir well to combine thoroughly.
5. Add butter and stir to combine again.
6. Add raspberries to chocolate mixture.
7. Add vanilla and raspberry extracts and stir to combine completely.
8. Place mixture in a large bowl.
9. Cover and chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
10. Scoop mixture into 1-inch balls using a melon baller.
11. Place on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes more to set up completely.
12. Serve.
15. Paleo Truffles
If you’re on a paleo diet, be sure to check out these simple but very tasty truffles!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sifted coconut flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened freeze-dried raspberries
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- ½ cup and 1 tbsp maple syrup, divided
- ½ cup nut butter of your choice (cashew butter recommended)
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¾ cup melted coconut oil
Procedure:
1. Combine coconut flour in a large mixing bowl with salt, cocoa powder, dried raspberries, and chopped nuts.
2. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup maple syrup with nut butter and melt in 30-second increments until combined.
3. Combine melted mixture with dry mixture until crumbly.
4. Slowly, add almond milk a little bit at a time until mixture is more like a batter.
5. Roll into golf-sized balls by hand and place on a lined baking sheet.
6. Add melted coconut oil in a small bowl with remaining maple syrup and stir until thickened.
7. Dip truffles quickly in frosting with a fork and tap to remove excess.
8. Frosting will set up fast, so do this step as quickly as possible!
9. Place on the lined baking sheet again and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
10. Serve.
16. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Do your tastes run toward white chocolate instead of dark? Try these white chocolate raspberry truffles for a change!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: 2
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pound roughly chopped white baking chocolate
- 1 drop red food coloring
- 1 tsp raspberry extract
- 14oz white chocolate coating wafers
Procedure:
1. Place chocolate into a large mixing bowl.
2. Place cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to just before boiling.
3. Pour over chocolate and let stand 2 minutes.
4. Stir until melted completely and smooth.
5. Add food coloring and raspberry extract and stir again until smooth.
6. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
7. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using a melon baller and place on a lined baking sheet.
8. Chill for a few minutes in the freezer to set up.
9. Melt coating wafers according to packaging directions.
10. Dip truffles one at a time in melted wafer coating using a fork. Tap to remove excess.
11. Return to lined baking sheet.
12 Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to set up completely.
13 Chill or serve.
17. Heart-Shaped Truffles
Use silicone candy or ice molds to make these white chocolate and raspberry truffles cute and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- 2.5oz fresh raspberries
- 5.3oz high-quality white baking chocolate
- 2oz heavy whipping cream
- Heart-shaped silicone candy mold or ice tray
- 2oz high-quality dark melting chocolate
Procedure:
1. Grate baking chocolate finely into a heat-resistant stainless steel bowl.
2. Place raspberries into a fine sieve and push through with a wooden spoon over a small bowl to create a seedless puree.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to just before boiling.
4. Remove from heat and immediately pour over grated chocolate in the mixing bowl.
5. Stir well until completely melted and combined.
6. Spoon puree into chocolate mixture and combine well.
7. Pour into silicone molds and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
8. Place in freezer for 30 minutes more.
9. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-second increments, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
10. Using a spoon, drizzle dark chocolate lightly over white chocolate heart-shaped truffles.
11. Chill for a few minutes more in the refrigerator.
12. Serve.
18. Sprinkled White Chocolate Truffles
Decorate your raspberry white chocolate truffles with some extra flair for your next big event.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- 3.5oz chopped high-quality white baking chocolate
- 1tbsp butter at room temperature
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried raspberries
Procedure:
1. In a small saucepan, combine cream and butter over medium heat.
2. Stir and cook gently until butter melts completely and mixture just begins to steam.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Place chopped white baking chocolate in a large, stainless steel mixing bowl.
5. Pour cream and butter mixture over chocolate while still hot.
6. Whisk to combine and melt chocolate into a smooth consistency.
7. In a small bowl, crush freeze-dried raspberries into a coarse powder. It does not have to be fine for this recipe.
8. Add 2 tbsp crushed freeze-dried raspberries to chocolate mixture.
9. Add a pinch of salt and stir well to combine thoroughly.
10. Cool mixture to room temperature while covered.
11. Leave covered, and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours more.
12. Roll into 1-inch balls by hand and place on a lined baking sheet.
13. Roll balls into remaining crushed freeze-dried raspberries and return to baking sheet.
14. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes more to set up.
15. Serve.
Conclusion
So, have you picked your favorite truffle recipe? As you can see, there are plenty to choose from! When you want to make a chocolate raspberry truffle, you can do a lot with just a few ingredients. You can throw together something quick and easy, or you can put forth a little more effort and pick a recipe that’s sure to wow any recipient you might give it to.
But which one is the best truffle recipe listed here? That’s a good question! Depending on what you’re looking for in your truffles, you might want to go with something very different. However, my top pick is definitely the Dusted Raspberry Chocolate Truffles. This is a pretty easy to pull off a recipe that includes a few unique ingredients to make it taste just a little above and beyond the classic, traditional, simple type of chocolate raspberry truffle. It’s got a nice texture and looks great in a gift box, too!
Of course, if you’re looking for something a little different, the Raspberry Red Velvet Truffles are a great option too. This is a different type of truffle, with a more candy-like coating and a snappy texture. However, the insides of this truffle are very creamy and rich, and you’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth after eating just one!
No matter which truffle you decide to make, you’re in for a real treat with any one of these recipes. Be sure to remember the tips and tricks listed at the beginning of this article, and don’t be afraid to get in the kitchen and try something new and exciting today!