Description
Indulgent Raspberry Chocolate Cups blend rich dark chocolate with tangy raspberry filling, creating a luxurious dessert that melts smoothly on your palate. Elegant European-style treats beckon you to savor each delicate bite of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 200 g / 7 oz dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Raspberry Filling:
- 150 g / 5.3 oz fresh raspberries
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- 50 g / 1.8 oz white chocolate
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry crumbles
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy. Sift cocoa powder into the melted chocolate mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. Pour a thin layer of chocolate mixture into each liner, ensuring even coverage along the bottom and sides. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until set.
- Crush fresh raspberries in a bowl, blending with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until a vibrant, slightly chunky compote forms.
- Spoon raspberry filling into the chilled chocolate-lined cups, leaving a small margin at the top for sealing.
- Cover raspberry filling with remaining melted chocolate, creating a smooth, sealed surface. Tap the tin gently to remove air bubbles.
- Return cups to refrigerator and chill for 15-20 minutes until completely solid.
- Melt white chocolate using a double boiler. Drizzle decoratively over the chilled cups.
- Sprinkle freeze-dried raspberry crumbles and a pinch of sea salt across the surface for textural contrast and flavor enhancement.
- Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Best enjoyed within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor profile that complements the sweet-tart raspberries.
- Ensure raspberries are ripe and fresh, patting them dry before crushing to prevent excess moisture that could compromise the chocolate’s texture.
- Use a clean, dry pastry brush to evenly coat chocolate liner sides, creating a smooth and professional-looking shell that prevents filling leakage.
- Swap raspberries with other berries like strawberries or blackberries for unique flavor variations that keep the dessert exciting and adaptable to seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg