Ruby Chocolate Truffles With Raspberries Bigger Bolder Baking

Hi Bold Bakers! Ruby Chocolate Truffles are so much more unique than any other truffle you have tasted and utterly delicious! I have to send out a HUGE thank you to Dianna in Utah for her wonderful gift of this ruby chocolate. Without it and her incredible generosity, I wouldn’t have been able to make this recipe! Already have an account? If you haven’t had ruby chocolate before, don’t feel like you’re out of the loop. It’s basically a brand new type of chocolate. It’s not dark, milk, or white — it’s its own thing! And the flavor is unlike any chocolate you’ve tried, and while it’s hard to describe, I think it has a somewhat sweet/tart flavoring, almost like passion fruit. And it pairs beautifully with raspberries! These make a beautiful Valentine’s Day gift if wrapped up in lovely little boxes, or just a special treat for you and your family!

What Is Ruby Chocolate?

Ruby chocolate is very new, having just been introduced in 2017, and some people consider it the fourth type of chocolate (others may say it’s an Instagram-worthy marketing strategy.) While it’s not known how ruby chocolate is made, since it’s a trade secret, we do know they are made from “ruby cocoa beans” that have been either unfermented or, fermented for just three days that are treated with citric acid, giving them the chocolate’s iconic hue. The taste is a little bit sweet and a little bit sour, not unlike berries or passionfruit. I received some ruby chocolate as a gift (thanks again, Dianna!), but I did find a very high-quality 1lb bag online here. Since it is higher-quality ruby chocolate, it is a little on the expensive side.

What You Need To Make Ruby Chocolate Truffles

Measuring cups and spoons Blender or food processor Sieve Medium saucepan Baking tray

How To Make Ruby Chocolate Truffles

Nobody knows the truffles I’ve seen—except now I suppose you do, because you’ve seen the photos and want to give this recipe a go for yourself! Here is how you make ruby chocolate and raspberry truffles (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Ruby Chocolate Truffles

You can make the ruby chocolate ganache up to 3 days in advance before finishing off your truffles. Scoop, roll and coat your truffles for up to 5 days in the fridge before serving or gifting them. You can purchase freeze-dried raspberries here. If you don’t have freeze-dried raspberries, just coat the truffles in white chocolate!

How Do I Store Ruby Chocolate Truffles?

The ruby chocolate ganache can be made and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Finished truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days before serving or gifting!