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Chocolate Covered Raspberries And Cashew Hearts

Introducing a heavenly twist on classic chocolates – Chocolate Covered Raspberries and Cashew Hearts. This recipe combines the richness of dark chocolate, the creaminess of cashew butter, and the tanginess of my homemade raspberry chia jam, all in a delightful heart shape. Perfect for Valentine's Day, as a special gift, or simply as a treat for yourself, these chocolates are not just delicious but also healthier, dairy-free, and gluten-free!

Chocolate Covered Raspberries

Need I say more? I am obsessed with anything chocolate covered and when I get to decorate them and make them cute? That’s the icing on the cake – or in this case thats the chocolate drizzle on the chocolate heart. Wooo, have I still got your attention? Don’t get lost in this chocolatey world because I promise you are going to want to try these; not only are they gluten free, dairy free and plant based; they are also no bake which means no fuss in my books!

What You Will Need To Make These Chocolate Covered Goodies!

  • Cashew Butter: A key ingredient to the middle, you could swap cashew butter for any other nut butter but I really do love the combination of these three key ingredients.
  • Maple Syrup: I might have an Australian accent but my Canadian mum would tell me that no real treat is complete without Maple Syrup so let that liquid gold enhance the sweetness of the cashew layer!
  • Raspberry Chia Jam: You can use any jam you’d like. I chose to go with my homemade raspberry chia jam because it’s the bomb and because I love the way the raspberry provides a tangy contrast to the chocolate and cashew butter, adding both flavor and nutrients.
  • Vegan Dark Chocolate: The main component of the hearts, offering a rich, indulgent base.
  • Coconut Oil: Helps in melting the chocolate smoothly and adds a subtle coconut flavor.
  • Vegan White Chocolate: For decorating, adding aesthetic appeal and a creamy taste. This is optional but it’s really a delicious one.
  • Freeze-Dried Raspberries: Used for decoration, adding a pop of color and a concentrated raspberry flavor. This is also optional but it looks so so pretty.

Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Covered Raspberries

The Answer is why wouldn’t you? The classic combination of chocolate and raspberries is a winner. This recipe takes this beloved duo to the next level by adding a creamy cashew twist, creating a treat that’s both luxurious and nutritious. They are adorable and really fun to make. If you are interested in making them a heart like I did you can purchase the mold here, but truly you could make them into whatever shape your heart desires!

How to Make Chocolate Covered Raspberries

The process is simpler than you think! Melt vegan chocolate with coconut oil, create a base in a heart-shaped silicone mold, add layers of cashew butter and raspberry jam, and top with more chocolate. Freeze, drizzle with more chocolate or vegan white chocolate, decorate, and enjoy!

Try These Other Raspberry Recipes

If you love raspberry as much as I do you’re going to love these recipes! My 3 Ingredient Chai Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Bliss Oats, Lemon Raspberry Overnight Oats, Raspberry Pomegranate Yogurt Bowl or my Beet Raspberry Yogurt Bowl!

Tips for Making Chocolate Covered Raspberries

  • Use Dark Chocolate: try to use refined sugar free dark chocolate as it is full of antioxidants and a great choice over milk chocolate.
  • Substitute As You Desire: You can substitute the cashew butter for any nut or seed butter of your choice! I’d recommend an all natural almond butter or macadamia butter!
  • Have Fun with Decorating: Of course they don’t NEED to be decorated, but it really is fun and could be a cute project with your hunny or children! Each one can be special, you could write little messages on them like candy hearts or use white chocolate for the coating and add a natural dye. The options are endless!
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Chocolate Covered Raspberries and Cashew Hearts

My fun, delicious twist on the filled chocolate classics is as fun to make as they are to eat and share! Layers of lucious dark chocolate, creamy cashew butter and sweet and tangy homemade raspberry jam! These can be made into hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day or the best gift for a loved one, or friend. But it can also be made in any mold you have on hand for a perfectly decadent but healthier sweet chocolate treat! No need to sacrifice! Life’s about balance and healthy swaps.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 20

Equipment

  • freezer, silicone mold

Ingredients
  

  • cup all natural cashew butter
  • 1-3 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • cup rasberry chia jam
  • 16 oz vegan dark chocolate
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp vegan white chocolate **for decorating. optional + additional coconut oil
  • freeze dried raspberries for decoration optional

Instructions
 

  • Begin by melting the 16oz of dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, along with the coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted.
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons of the chocolate to the base of your heart shaped silicone mold. *adjust accordingly to the mold size.
  • Spread the chocolate up the sides using the back of a spoon then freeze for 5 mins (or until set)
  • While the chocolate base is setting, mix the cashew butter with the maple syrup (if using)
  • Once the chocolate is set. Remove from the freezer and add 1-2 teaspoons of the cashew butter mixture, and press down slightly. Then. Add the same amount of raspberry jam.
  • Cover with more dark chocolate to the top of the mold and add to the freezer again.
  • Once the hearts have set, remover from the freezer, press out of the molds, and place on a rack or plate for decorating.
  • If you would like to use white chocolate, simply melt in the microwave with a little coconut oil (this makes it perfect for drizzling!)
  • Then With the remaining dark chocolate and white chocolate , drizzle half the hearts, using a teaspoon, with dark chocolate and the other half white chocolate!
  • Finish by dusting each corner of the hearts with freeze dried raspberries.

Notes

** These gorgeous chocolate hearts can be made with your favorite store bought jam. But I couldn’t more highly recommend creating my easy 3 ingredient raspberry chia jam. It only takes 10 minutes! Get the recipe here!
** try to use a refined sugar free dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and a great choice over milk chocolate.
** the vegan white chocolate is completely optional. But I do love the aesthetic of having two lcolors of drizzles!
**you can substitute the cashew butter for any nut or seed butter of choice! I’d recommend an all natural almond butter or macadamia butter!
** if you don’t have it want to use heart molds, feel free to use a muffin tray with liners, or any silicone mold of choice!
Keyword dairy free, dark chocolate, easy dessert, gluten free, no bake, plant based, themed food, Valentines Day, vegan

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Meet Claire

Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.

This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!

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