Raspberry Chocolate Cups Recipe - How to make Chocolate Cups (2024)

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These Raspberry Chocolate Cups are a chocolate lover’s dream come true. They are rich, creamy, and chocolaty, the hardened chocolate shell pairing so well with the raspberry creamy mousse. The fresh raspberries on top really enhance the flavors and bring a wonderful texture which makes these cups a memorable decadent dessert. There is no better gift you can make to a chocolaty sweet tooth person; I am certain of that.

How to make chocolate cups

I have always loved the idea of making chocolate cups. There are a lot of possibilities out there, some are using balloons, which look great but somehow don’t seem clean enough for me, and some are using paper liners or different types of cups. I have decided to use aluminum muffin cups this time as they are stronger than paper liners and easy to remove from the hardened chocolate shell.

I have tempered the chocolate as this won’t melt as easily as untempered chocolate. It also has a smooth, glossy look in the end which really makes the cups really beautiful.

Many of the recipes for chocolate cups recommend coating the molds twice with chocolate but I’ve noticed that if you coat the cups with a thick layer from the beginning, it really doesn’t need a second layer. They keep their shape really well.

The best thing is that you can make the chocolate cups days in advance, refrigerate and fill them only when needed. Filling options are endless, from simple ice cream, fruits, whipped cream, all sorts of mousses and the list can go on.

If you love chocolate desserts, you really shouldn’t skip these Raspberry Chocolate Cups. If you try them out, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. Would love to see how they turn out for you. Enjoy!

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Raspberry Chocolate Cups

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These raspberry chocolate cups are a chocolate lover dream come true. They are rich, creamy and chocolaty, the hardened chocolate shell pairing so well with the raspberry creamy mousse.

Servings 6 servings

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Chocolate Cups

  • 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate (55-70% cocoa)
  • 6 aluminum muffin cups

Raspberry Puree

  • 5 oz (150 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar

Chocolate Raspberry Filling

  • 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate (55-70% cocoa)
  • 1 ¼ cup (300g) whipping cream , cold
  • Raspberry puree

Topping

  • Fresh Raspberries
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Prepare the chocolate cups. For tempering the chocolate divide the chocolate into 2 parts, 5.5 oz (160g) and 1.5 oz (40 g). Place the 5.5 oz (160g) chocolate into a heatproof bowl and place over simmering water. Heat the chocolate until until a thermometer reads 105 -115 degrees F (40-46C), then take the bowl out of the heat. Add the 1.5 oz (40 g) chocolate into the melted chocolate and stir until smooth.

  • Fill each cup a little less than half with chocolate and rotate to coat all sides of the cup with quite a thick layer of chocolate. Pour the excess chocolate back into the bowl. Scrape the top edges and place them upside down on a parchment paper until you prepare the rest of cups. If necessary melt the remained chocolate again over simmering water if too hard.

  • Scrape the top edges again if necessary and refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. Cups can be prepared few days in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to be filled.

  • Prepare the raspberry puree. Place raspberries and sugar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 to 10 minute and remove from heat. Sieve to remove the seeds. Set aside until ready to use.

  • Prepare the chocolate raspberry filling. Place chocolate into a heatproof bowl and melt over simmering water. Add raspberry puree and stir to combine.

  • Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold a third of the cream into the chocolate mixture until incorporated.

  • Fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining whipped cream.

  • Assemble the cups. Make a small cut at one end of each mold if necessary, and tear them off to reveal the chocolate cups. Fill the chocolate cups with raspberry chocolate filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.

  • Before serving top each cup with fresh raspberries and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 55.6gProtein: 6.3gFat: 35.1gSaturated Fat: 23.4gCholesterol: 71mgSugar: 47.9g

Calories: 557kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate cups, chocolate dessert, how to make chocolate cups, raspberry chocolate cups, raspberry chocolate mousse cups, Valentine's chocolate cups, Valentines dessert

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Raspberry Chocolate Cups Recipe - How to make Chocolate Cups (2024)

FAQs

How many bars of chocolate are 2 cups? ›

You would need a full pound of chocolate to get 2 cups. When grated into small pieces, a 1/4 pound block of chocolate yields 1 cup. If you weigh 1 ounce, you have about 1/4 cup of grated chocolate.

Is chocolate and raspberry a good combo? ›

A cluster of fresh raspberries is the perfect finishing touch on top of this cake. A masterpiece for a special occasion like Valentine's Day, this chocolate raspberry cake is the perfect marriage of chocolate and berry.

Why do raspberries and chocolate go well together? ›

Berries: The tartness of berries such as raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries complements the richness of dark chocolate, balancing out its intense flavours.

How many cups is 4 oz of chocolate? ›

Since 8oz=1Cup, 4 oz of chocolate translates to 1/2 Cup of chocolate. If you are using melted chocolate, measure with a liquid measuring cup. If you are using chocolate chips or a bar of chocolate (chop into small pieces before measuring) use a dry cup measure for more accurate results.

How do you measure chocolate in cups? ›

  1. Melted, 4oz of chocolate yields ½ cup.
  2. Grated fine (microplane-fine), 4oz of chocolate yields 1 cup.
  3. Broken into small pieces, 4oz of chocolate measures 2/3 to ¾ cup.
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What pairs best with raspberries? ›

Raspberry pairs exceptionally well with other natural and organic flavors, such as vanilla, citrus, and even certain spices, allowing for the creation of complex and exciting flavor profiles. Many mixed berry and fruit punch flavors rely on raspberry to add that zippy touch.

What are the best chocolate combinations? ›

Chocolate & Other Foods
Chocolate TypePairings
Milk ChocolateWalnuts, hazelnuts, and pecans Gruyère and Asiago cheese Coconut, orange, apples and cherries Peanut butter, honey and caramel
White ChocolateBlackberries, blueberries, lemon, and lime Macadamia nuts and cashews Caviar Matcha, cardamom and saffron
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What flavors pair best with raspberry? ›

Raspberry: Pairs well with other berries, almond, apricot, chocolate, cinnamon, citrus, ginger, hazelnut, mint, nectarine, peach, plum, rhubarb, thyme, and vanilla. You will find many raspberry co*cktails with brandy, Champagne, orange liqueurs, rum (especially the dark type), tequila, and sweeter red wines.

What is a chocolate cup? ›

Little pieces of foil filled with chocolate. These have been childhood favourites for years. They make ideal fillers for Childrens' Birthday Party Gift Bags. They also come in strawberry flavoured chocolate.

How to make chocolate that snaps? ›

The process of tempering creates chocolate coatings that are ultra smooth, glossy, and have a crisp satisfying snap when eaten. Tempering allows us to manipulate the fat molecules in the cocoa butter of the chocolate to arrange its crystalline structure in a way that creates that snappy chocolate texture.

What two flavors make raspberry? ›

According to Jerry Bowman, executive director of the Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States, the flavor profile of raspberry was actually developed using "mostly esters of the banana, cherry, and pineapple variety."

What enhances the flavor of raspberries? ›

I love unexpected herbs in sweet treats, and rosemary is a particular favorite for tart fruits like raspberries and rhubarb.

What berry goes best with chocolate? ›

Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and cranberries all pair beautifully with chocolate because they offer a hint of tartness to offset sweeter flavor notes in the chocolate.

How many bars of chocolate is 1 cup? ›

Chocolate measures as follows: 1 square of chocolate is equal to 1 ounce. 6 ounces of chocolate is equal to 1 cup. 6 (1-ounce) squares equal equals 1 cup.

Is a 12 oz bag of chocolate chips 2 cups? ›

A regular 12 oz bag of chocolate chips has about 2 cups. So 4oz would be about 2/3 cup.

How much chocolate is 1 cup? ›

Weight Conversions for Common Baking Ingredients
IngredientOuncesGrams
1 cup chocolate chips6 oz.170 g
1 cup chocolate chunks5 oz.140 g
1 cup chopped nuts4 oz.110 g
1 cup ground nuts4 ½ oz.130 g
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Is 2 cups of chocolate chips 12 oz? ›

We found that a 12 oz package of mini chocolate chips does indeed contain 2 cups worth of chocolate chips.

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