Chocolate Raspberry Petal Ganache Delights Recipe
Velvet Chocolate Raspberry Petals are elegant, bite-sized treats featuring a smooth bittersweet chocolate ganache delicately shaped into petals and adorned with fresh raspberries. These sophisticated confections combine rich chocolate with the tartness of raspberries, perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself with a refined dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12-15 petals
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ganache
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Place the bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Make Ganache: Remove the bowl from heat and immediately stir in the heavy cream and unsalted butter until the mixture is fully combined and silky.
- Add Sweetener: Gradually sift and mix in the powdered sugar to the ganache, stirring continuously until the sweetness is balanced and the texture is creamy.
- Shape Petals: Using a spoon, drop small portions of ganache onto a parchment-lined tray. Shape each spoonful into a delicate petal form with a spatula while the ganache is still warm and malleable.
- Add Raspberries: Gently press one fresh raspberry into the center of each chocolate petal to add a burst of tart flavor and an elegant visual touch.
- Chill to Set: Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for about one hour, allowing the petals to firm up completely. Serve chilled with extra ganache drizzled on top if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to gently melt chocolate over simmering water to avoid burning or seizing.
- Shape the petals while ganache is still warm, as it becomes difficult to mold once cooled.
- Fresh raspberries add a bright contrast but can be replaced with other berries or edible flowers for variation.
- Store finished petals in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
