Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Makes 16 Truffles

Ingredients:                                                                                                                         

1 c unsweetened cocoa powder

½ c unsweetened applesauce

3 ½ tbsp honey

¼ tsp vanilla extract

16 small raspberries, clean and dry

¼ c freeze-dried raspberries

 

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cocoa, applesauce, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
2. Place freeze-dried raspberries in food processor. Pulse until uniform powder.
3. Divide the chocolate mixture into 16 pieces. Working with one piece at a time, roll into a ball; then flatten into a circle. Place a raspberry into the center, and fold the chocolate up around the sides. Roll back into a ball, and place on a sheet of wax paper. Repeat with the remaining chocolate and berries. Chill until ready to serve.

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