Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

I know what you are currently wondering right now – what do chocolate truffles and a post about a fitness party have to do with each other? Plus why am I posting this on Valentine’s Day? 

All three have one thing in common, the heart! Actually, they have two things in common, love but the heart and love go hand in hand don’t they? 

I love chocolate, I love going to my M Dance & Fitness classes and tonight I will have Valentine’s Day dinner at home with my love! 

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Curious about this fitness party I speak of?  Well, I know I briefly touch on how if I don’t exercise my figure goes out the window.  All this good food I make?  Right to my hips, and butt, and belly.  You probably figured I just go to the gym like everyone else, but aha, that’s not the case at all! 

Almost two years ago I discovered M Dance through a Lifebooker deal.  I wanted to be able to Zumba classes that weren’t offered through a gym and worked with my schedule.  Little did I know that I would stumble on the most fun, welcoming and awarding studio in NYC.  It’s so much more than just Zumba classes, all taught by teachers with formal dance training and choreography experience.  

About a month ago, Misty – the founder and “M” in M Dance – put in our weekly newsletter that she’d be throwing a party to support the Robin Hood Relief Fund.  All students were invited and 100% of the funds will be donated.  

So a quick edit here – the party was originally this Wednesday but Misty’s postponing it to be a Spring Fling! I’ll update you with the new date because when it happens, you need to go and try these delicious truffles!

Dark Chocolate Raspberry TrufflesFebruary is heart health month, fitness is good for your heart, chocolate is an antioxidant also good for your heart and duh love!  See it all connects! 

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles & Party with M Dance & Fitness!
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Ingredients

  • 7oz bittersweet chocolate (no more than 70% cacoa), chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry puree or strained raspberry jam
  • pinch of salt
  • cocoa powder and colored sanding sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium low heat whisk together the raspberry puree and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Turn off the heat and whisk in the chocolate until completely melted. Stir in the salt.
  3. Pour the ganache into a shallow dish and cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  5. Using a melon baller or teaspoon scoop round balls from the cooled ganache.
  6. Proceed until all the chocolate has been scooped from the dish.
  7. To keep your hands from getting too messy, dust with a little cocoa powder and form each round into a ball - it's okay if they aren't perfect. If you find the truffles are starting to melt, place in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Place the cocoa powder and sanding sugar in two bowls and coat the rounded truffles in either coating.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Recipe Type: Dessert, Chocolate

Notes

I have warm hands, so I find wearing rubber gloves dusted with cocoa powder when forming the truffles works best for me. It keeps them from melting the least and everything fairly clean.

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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

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10 thoughts on “Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

  1. Nancy @ gottagetbaked

    Those are gorgeous truffles, Susan. Chocolate and raspberry is a divine combo. I’m glad you found a fitness class that you like. I’ve been struggling with that for years. I constantly go between periods where I’ll work out regularly then stop. I used to go to Jazzercise, which I loved, but then I moved to another city and now it’s too far for me. I haven’t quite found anything else yet and I hate going to the gym. Oh well! The truffles will just have to sit on my hips, belly and thighs until I find something else.

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