Milk Chocolate Raspberry Truffles Recipes

RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Add freeze dried raspberry to a food processor and grind into a fine powder. Let the raspberry powder settle before opening the food processor and transferring it to a bowl with the white chocolate melting wafers.
• Heat cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat until simmering but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and raspberry powder. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir with a spatula in even round stroke until the chocolate completely dissolves and the raspberry powder is completely incorporated.
• Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour to let the truffle filling harden but still workable. Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the truffle filling into 13 pieces.
• Roll each portion into a ball, place them on a parchment line baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Melt the dark chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a simmering pot of water, stirring with a spatula. When almost all of the chocolate has melted, remove it from the heat and continue to stir until it melts completely and smooth.
• Dip the bottom of a truffle into the melted chocolate and place it on the tip of a fork. Use a spoon to drizzle melted chocolate over the top to cover it completely.
• Allow the excess to drip off before placing it back on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the truffles. Drizzle excess melted chocolate over the top of the truffles and sprinkle some crushed freeze dried raspberry for decoration.
• Place the baking sheet back into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the chocolate to harden completely.

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a 2 quart sauce pan, over medium heat, bring creamer to a simmer while stirring. Reduce heat to low, add butter and chocolate and continue to stir until melted. Remove from heat and pour into a shallow bowl or pan. Allow to cool completely (you can speed this along by placing in the fridge for 30-90 minutes).
• Use a small cookie scoop to portion the chocolate and then roll each into a ball and place on wax paper. Chocolate will melt a little from the heat of your hands so place back in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until firm again.
• Blend freeze dried raspberries until finely crushed and place in a bowl.
• Heat white melting wafers in a microwave proof bowl at half power and stir every 30 seconds until smooth.
• Your chocolate balls should be firm again but not too cold. (If you left them in the fridge for hours you'll want to let them sit on the counter for about 30 minutes before coating or else the temperature will cause the coating to crack once it dries.)
• Drop the ball into the melted chocolate, gently push and roll it around with a fork, and then lift it out. Tap the fork over the bowl and scrape the bottom of the fork on the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off and back into the bowl. Use a tooth pick or another fork to help push the truffle off the fork and onto the wax paper. Immediately sprinkle with the freeze dried raspberries (if you wait, the chocolate will harden and they won't stick). Repeat with remaining truffles.
• Truffles can be left at room temperature.

RASPBERRY TRUFFLE FUDGE

Steps:

• Spray a 9x9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray, and line with wax paper.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 3 cups chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Heat in microwave until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let it scorch. Stir in the vanilla and salt. Spread into pan, and cool to room temperature.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream, liqueur, and 2 cups chocolate chips. Heat in microwave until the chocolate melts; stir until smooth. Cool to lukewarm, then pour over the fudge layer. Refrigerate until both layers are completely set, about 1 hour. Cut into 1 inch pieces.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the raspberries in a blender or food processor, and process them until they are liquid.
• Pour the raspberry puree into a small saucepan through a strainer or cheesecloth to remove the seeds.
• Add the powdered sugar to the raspberry puree and heat it over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is thick and syrupy and reduced by about half. Remove the puree from heat and set aside for now.
• Place the chopped chocolate in a large bowl.
• Place the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, until bubbles start to form around the edges, but do not allow it to come to a full boil.
• Once simmering, pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and allow it to sit for a minute or two to soften and melt the chocolate.
• Whisk the chocolate and cream together gently, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and homogenous. This is the ganache.
• Add the corn syrup and raspberry puree to the chocolate mixture, and whisk it all together.
• Cover the surface with the ganache with cling wrap, and refrigerate until it is thick enough to scoop, at least 2 hours.
• Cover a baking sheet with foil or waxed paper.
• Using a candy scoop or teaspoon, scoop the ganache into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Once all of the ganache is scooped, freeze the balls for 2 hours or until firm.
• Place the candy coating in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in one-minute increments until melted, stirring after every minute to prevent overheating. Stir until the coating is completely smooth. Allow the coating to cool until it is barely warm. Do not let it start setting up, but let it cool down so that it does not melt the truffle fillings.
• Using dipping tools or a fork, dip a truffle into the chocolate. Bring it out of the chocolate and allow the excess to drip back into the bowl.
• Place the dipped truffle back onto the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining truffles and chocolate.
• Place the truffles in the refrigerator to set the candy coating for about 30 minutes. If desired, you can melt red candy coating (or tint white coating with red candy coloring) and drizzle a small amount over the truffles decoratively.

RASPBERRY TRUFFLE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Place chocolate almond milk in a small saucepan; heat through. Add vodka and raspberry liqueur; transfer to a mug., Pour vanilla almond milk into a small bowl. With a frother, blend until foamy. Spoon foam into mug. Sprinkle with cocoa if desired.

RUBY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE (WITH RASPBERRIES)

Steps:

• Puree the raspberries in a blender until smooth. Pass through a sieve to remove the seeds. (If using frozen fruit make sure it is defrosted first!)
• In a medium saucepan, add in the raspberry puree and cream. Heat over medium-low until the mix is hot but do not allow to boil.
• Remove from the heat and pour over the ruby chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes and then stir together using a whisk.
• When the mixture is smooth, transfer to the refrigerator and allow to chill until set, about 4 hours or overnight. The ganache can be made up to 3 days in advance.
• Line a small baking sheet with parchment. Using a spoon, scoop out the truffle in rounded teaspoonfuls and roll until smooth in your hands. Place the truffles on the baking sheet and chill until ready for coating in chocolate.
• Blend the freeze-dried raspberries to a fine powder. Set aside.
• Place a spoonful of the melted white chocolate in the palm of your hand. Roll the chilled truffle in the chocolate until coated.
• Straight away toss the truffle into the freeze dried raspberry powder and allow it to stick to the wet chocolate. Place back on your baking tray and continue with the remaining truffles. Allow the truffles to set in the fridge.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to gift, but just before eating let them sit at room temperature for the best flavor. Enjoy!