Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
These creamy chocolate raspberry truffles are rich, smooth, and easy to customize with fun toppings like coconut, nuts, and sprinkles. Kids can help roll and decorate these no-bake treats for parties, holidays, gifts, and dessert trays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 15 vanilla wafer cookies with crème filling, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- Finely chopped toasted almonds
- Toasted coconut
- Chocolate sprinkles
Directions
Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly until warm but not hot.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Pour in the melted chocolate and mix until creamy and fully combined.
Stir in the crushed vanilla wafer crumbs until evenly coated. Fold in the raspberry jam until blended throughout the mixture.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until firm enough to roll.
Once chilled, scoop small portions and roll into balls using clean hands.
Roll each truffle in chopped toasted almonds, toasted coconut, or chocolate sprinkles to coat the outside.
Store the truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Yield: About 18 to 24 truffles depending on size.
Kid Cooking Tip
Kids can help crush cookies, roll the truffles, and coat them in fun toppings.Variation Ideas
Try strawberry jam, cherry jam, peanut butter, crushed Oreos, cocoa powder, white chocolate drizzle, or colorful sprinkles.Serving Ideas
Serve on dessert trays, package in gift boxes, or enjoy for parties, holidays, and Valentine’s Day treats.Helpful Tip for Kids: If the mixture becomes sticky while rolling, chill it for a few extra minutes or wash and dry hands before continuing.