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Let me help you wow your loved one with some Chocolate Raspberry Truffles.

We don’t really do St Valentine’s Day around here. My husband, although very sweet and romantic in his own way, does not like to be told what to do. So, inevitably, being told to do something romantic on a certain day of the year was not going to work for him. Instead, he likes to surprise me at some other random time (usually a week later).

Chocolate Raspberry Avocado Truffles

And me….well lets just say I don’t have a romantic bone in my body. Luckily for me, my husband likes food, a lot, so cooking him his favourite dish is all the romance he needs. Well I hope that’s all he needs, as that’s all I tend to do…

Chocolate Raspberry Avocado Truffles

His favourite chocolate treat in Australia is this weird chocolate and raspberry liquorice thing which I haven’t been able to find in the US. So, this year, in an attempt to step up and do something nice for Valentines Day, I thought I would make him a chocolate raspberry truffle. Normally, I don’t like the combination of chocolate and fruit flavours, but this truffle turned out to be amazing. It actually exceeded my own expectations! Plus it’s healthier than anything you will find in the store.

Chocolate Raspberry Avocado Truffles

Now, these little chocolate raspberry truffles are pretty rich, so you probably wouldn’t want to be eating a whole batch at once. So, just like a normal truffle, you have to savour them. I used avocado for the creaminess – if you haven’t used avocado in baking yet, get on it! Don’t screw up your nose – it tastes amazing and not avocadoey at all – I promise!

Chocolate Raspberry Avocado Truffles

There’s no refined sugar in here and the vibrant red coating is courtesy of freeze-dried raspberries, which adds a beautiful tartness, and means we are completely dye free – yay! They seriously take like 5 minutes to put together but taste like you put in a fair bit of effort. Whip them up for your love and neither of you will be disappointed. Plus, they will think you spent ages working on them, and that’s romantic, right?

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5 from 3 votes
Chocolate and Raspberry Avocado Truffles
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Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
These beautiful, vibrant and oh so chocolatey truffles are perfect for Valentines Day
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Sweet
Servings: 16 truffles
Calories: 72 kcal
Author: Whole Food Bellies
Ingredients
  • 140 grams dark chocolate I used 73% cacao which was perfect
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/4 cup mixed berries (I used a mix of blueberries raspberries, pomegranate and cherries but one variety of berry works great as well)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsps pure maple syrup (use erythritol or liquid stevia to taste if keto)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup freeze dried raspberries
Instructions
  1. Use a double boiler or a saucepan over low heat to melt the chocolate slowly. Make sure to stir regularly and take off the heat just before the chocolate is completely melted so it doesn't burn
  2. Add the avocado, berries and vanilla to a food processor and process until smooth
  3. Drizzle in the melted chocolate, a pinch of salt and the maple syrup and process until smooth
  4. The mixture will be runny so place it into the freezer until workable - i.e. you can roll it into a ball without it losing its shape
  5. While the chocolate is in the freezer make your raspberry dust. Place the freeze-dried raspberries in a blender and blend until it resembles a bright red dust (tip: don't open the blender and sniff the dust straight away as it will go all over your face and up your nose - although it does smell delicious)
  6. Roll a heaped teaspoon of the chocolate mixutre into a ball and roll in the raspberry dust
  7. Place in a dish lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to serve
Recipe Notes

Although I used a mixture of berries for this batch - I have tried straight up strawberries and raspberries as well and they tasted fantastic.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 Calories from Fat 37
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.1g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 7.6g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4.6g
Protein 0.8g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Let me know if you try out my chocolate raspberry truffles, and what you thought! Leave a comment, like on Facebook or pin to pinterest for another special occasion.

Wow your loved ones with these Chocolate Raspberry Truffles with a Healthy Twist. #avocado #healthytreat #valentinesday #sweet #chocolate
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Comments

  1. These look super, but I am wondering how they hold up at room temperature, like on a buffet table? I worry they may get too soft? Many truffle recipes include corn syrup, which I prefer not to use, but does allow the mixture to firm up with cooking. Interested in comments from Whole Food Bellies and anyone else who has made them. Thanks!

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    • Hi Beth, they would get soft if left out for too long. I have served them up at a party before and they did well at average temps for about 2 hours. I find serving them on a plate that has been in the freezer helps them hold up for a bit longer. Good luck!

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  2. Looks great, Donna! How long will they last (theoretically, I know 😉)? Thinking of timing if making them and giving them away as presents…. oh, and when are you coming home next?? We miss you!

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    • Ha theoretically not long, as long as you keep them refrigerated they will last up to a week in the fridge. I wouldn’t leave them any longer than that given the avocado in there though. Oh and coming home….that is the question of the hour!!!

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  8. These look so good! the photos are stunning too! I also have a husband with his heart in his stomach! I would definitely love to give these a go! As the last linker i’ve also stumbled your page (and your recipe is amazing too)

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