Belgian Chocolate Truffles with Raspberry Coulis

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Velvety dark chocolate truffles drizzled with bright raspberry coulis, a sweet nod to Brussels' legendary Vampire Ball. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers dark chocolate, heavy cream, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Serves 12 Belgian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter over a water bath. Whisk in cream until smooth. Chill 2 hours until firm.
  2. Step 2: Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in cocoa powder if desired.
  3. Step 3: For coulis: puree raspberries, sugar, and orange zest in a blender. Strain through a sieve.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle coulis over truffles before serving. Store in fridge up to 3 days.

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