Raspberry Mocha Chocolate Truffles are decadent bite-sized treats!
A rich chocolatey filling coated in sprinkles.
These dark chocolate raspberry truffles are absolutely sinful. They’re so delicious you’ll want an entire batch to yourself. Packed with such a rich and fudgy chocolate center, given a hint of mocha and a swirl of raspberry, there’s nothing you won’t like about these sweet treats. Make a batch and serve them out during holidays like Valentine’s day or keep them to yourself throughout the year. Since these chocolate candies are so easy to make you can whip up a batch whenever you want.
What is a truffle chocolate?
A truffle when referring to chocolate is not referring to the mushroom counterpart. Instead what we mean by “truffle chocolate” is a rich and creamy confectionary treat made with a base of chocolate and heavy cream. You can use any variety of chocolate including dark chocolate, semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or white. The mixture is then cooled, and shaped before being coated in something else, usually cocoa powder, nuts, or in our case, sprinkles. While truffles are a very basic candy, they are also incredible and addictingly good!
Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate pieces
- Heavy whipping cream
- Raspberry jam
- Coffee extract
- Vanilla extract
Optional coatings:
- Sprinkles
- Cocoa powder
- Nuts
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
How to Make Raspberry Mocha Chocolate Truffles
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then set it aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan cook your chipotle and heavy cream over low heat until the chocolate has melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and then stir in the raspberry jam, vanilla extract, and coffee extract.
- Beat the mixture with a hand mixer on low speed until the chocolate is smooth.
- Chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Shape the cold chocolate into 1 inch sized balls and roll the balls into sprinkles.
- Store your truffles in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to eat.
- Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips
You can coat your truffles in practically anything. I like to do sprinkles because they look fun and colorful and can easily be made to fit in with a theme. For an easier coating choice, you can simply roll your truffle balls in some unsweetened cocoa baking powder.
FAQs
How long do homemade truffles last?
These homemade chocolate truffles will last about 3 or 4 days if kept stored in an airtight container at room temperature. they will also last up to 2 weeks if stored in an airtight container in the fridge. For either one, I’d recommend keeping them stored in a single layer if possible, to help prevent sticking. If you need to stack the truffles, place them in a neatly arranged row and then place a piece of wax paper over the top before arranging the next layer, and so on. The wax paper will help to prevent the truffles from sticking to the row below it.
Can I freeze this chocolate mocha truffles recipe?
If you enjoy truffles then you may also like my tasty Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough Truffles or my Sweet Potato Chocolate Truffles recipe. Both are equally delicious for their own reasons and still very simple and easy to make!
Raspberry Mocha Chocolate Truffles
Raspberry Mocha Chocolate Truffles are decadent bite-sized treats!
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz package semi sweet chocolate pieces
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoon raspberry jam
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles, cocoa powder or nuts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan cook chocolate and whipping cream over low heat until chocolate has melted. Remove from heat and stir in raspberry jam and extracts. Beat mixture with a hand mixer on low speed until chocolate is smooth. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Shape cold chocolate into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sprinkles.
- Store truffles in a single layer in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1 truffleAmount Per Serving Calories 96Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 4mgSodium 6mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 1gSugar 9gProtein 1g
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
hahahahhahaha. That story is hilarious.
In other news though, THESE TRUFFLES!!! Giiiirrrrl. They are gorgeous! And your photos are amazing! But seriously though… I kinda wonder what happens when you Google ‘biggest butt in the world’ …
Lemonsforlulu says
Hahaha, I’m sort of curious too!
Lemonsforlulu says
Awe, thank you! I may have to do my own Google search when the kids aren’t around!
Felicia says
These truffles look absolutely amazing! They don’t seem that hard to make either, so it will certainly be something I have to try. I’m drooling right now and the pictures certainly don’t help! Also, absolutely love the story with your kids, so funny!
Lemonsforlulu says
They are the easiest dessert to make Felicia!! Thank you!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
These are beautiful and look, equally, delicious! So glad I found you on G+!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you so much Betsy!
Meg @ Sweet Twist says
Yummy. Great minds think a like we both had raspberry and chocolate on the brain.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
What a story!!! I’m laughing but I’m glad you caught it in time.
Truffles are my happy place. I keep an “emergency” stash on hand at all times!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Um, am I some kinda loser for still thinking the words ‘butt’ and ‘poop’ are funny? Haha, my entire family calls each other one or the other all the time! It’s our term of endearment, I suppose 🙂 but I could toooootally see how searching either one of those on Google could lead to some pretty not-so-endearing photos or videos. Yikes! Same with searches of truffles since I’m pretty sure I’ve already found the best one here! LOVE your pictures too, Tanya!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Love these truffles! Homemade truffles are the perfect Valentine’s day.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I would gladly eat a few of these truffles in the name of research!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Haha I can just imagine hearing that as a parent and going for your kids like NOOOOOOOOOOOOO (in slow mo of course 😉 These sound like a great flavor of truffles, raspberry and mocha..MMMM
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
HA! I have to laugh because I can TOTALLY relate! One, my kids love doing iPad “research”….two, they think butts are the funniest things ever! What is up with kids….seriously!? I am dying over these delicious truffles….dangerously poppable, Tanya! (By the way – I LOVE your new look! Very classy & clean!)
Lemonsforlulu says
I’m glad I’m not the only who has inquiring kids! You have to always have your eyes and ears open! Thank you Cathy!
Brandyn | Southern Distinctions says
These look amazing! Bite size is always best for me when it comes to chocolate and who can resist a truffle! Thanks for sharing~
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Brandyn!
Laurie says
These look amazing!
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