Raspberry Truffles

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These 5-ingredient truffles come together in a snap. Blending jam into the chocolate makes for a subtle fruit flavor that perfectly balances the rich, smooth chocolate. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall, of the Indianapolis-based blog Annie's Eats.

Raspberry Truffles
Prep Time:
25 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Chill Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
28
Yield:
28 truffles

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

  • ½ cup whipping cream

  • 3 - 4 tablespoons raspberry preserves

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan bring whipping cream to a simmer. Pour cream over chocolate and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk together until smooth. Whisk in raspberry preserves. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.

  2. In a small bowl stir together cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Using a small scoop or measuring spoon, roll chocolate mixture in 1-inch balls. Roll in cocoa powder mixture to coat. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

64 Calories
5g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 28
Calories 64
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 57mg 1%
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