Simple double chocolate raspberry rolls come together in under an hour! This no yeast recipe makes an easy chocolate dough which is layered with white chocolate and freeze dried raspberries. Twist them up, bake and enjoy!
Chocolate and raspberry, one of those classic flavor combinations. In this recipe we not only take chocolate, but also white chocolate and mix it with freeze dried raspberries. The result is a dense and soft roll that can either be a dessert or a decadent breakfast roll.
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Did I mention that these double chocolate raspberry rolls use no yeast and go from start to in your belly in under an hour?? Let's do this!
ingredients for double chocolate raspberry rolls
In regard to the white chocolate chips ~ for best results use white chocolate chips or white chocolate bars with cocoa butter.
White chocolate melts best when it contains cocoa butter and many white chocolate chips do not contain it. I did test this recipe with Ghirardelli chips, which do NOT contain cocoa butter and it does work, but I had the easiest time working with Callebaut chocolate or white chocolate chips with cocoa butter from Trader Joe's or Guittard.
let's make no yeast chocolate dough
First, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder {I use Hershey's}, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl {or in the measuring cup} stir together the melted butter, vanilla and milk. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until the dough comes together.
Next, transfer the dough {it's quite sticky!} to a floured board or counter and knead it 3 or 4 times until the dough comes together. Then roll it out into a rectangle about a quarter inch thick.
fill the chocolate rolls
To make the white chocolate raspberry filling, start by melting together the white chocolate and butter. Once the mixture is melted and smooth, spread it over the rolled out chocolate dough.
Then take the freeze dried raspberries and crush them in your hands and sprinkle them over the white chocolate.
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how to fold and slice the double chocolate raspberry rolls
The dough can be a bit sticky and I find a bench knife can be a big helper if the dough wants to stick to the board.
First, fold the bottom portion of the dough {about a third of it} up over the dough. Then bring the top portion down over the top, folding it much like you would a letter into thirds.
Then use a bench knife or sharp knife to slice the dough into six equal pieces.
Next, take each slice of double chocolate raspberry dough and twist it, then roll into a circular shape and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Again, this dough can be sticky and a little fragile to work with. Use a bench knife to help lift the pieces of dough, if needed. This doesn't have to be perfect and allows each roll to have it's own unique shape.
Finally, bake the rolls until they are cooked through, which should take about 16-20 minutes. Remember your oven is different from mine and it could be faster or slower than the recommended time!
how to drizzle the tops of the rolls
Once the rolls come out of the oven, I allow them to cool on the pan sitting on top of a wire cooling rack. {the pan you see in these photos is a quarter sheet pan and I LOVE it!! You can buy this set from USA Pans that has the sheet pan and a wire rack.}
While the rolls are initially cooling, melt together the remaining white chocolate with about a quarter teaspoon of vegetable oil. I use a double boiler for this. Once the chocolate is fully melted, crumble the remaining freeze dried raspberries into the white chocolate and mix to combine.
Then use a spoon or fork to drizzle the raspberry white chocolate over the rolls and allow them to finish cooling. If you have any remaining raspberries, you can sprinkle a few more over the top of the melted raspberry white chocolate.
how to store any left over rolls
This recipe creates six rolls and taste best when freshly baked. Hopefully you won't have too many left over! If you do, they can be wrapped tightly or placed in an airtight container and stored at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Remember to snap a picture and tag me @twosugarbugs on Instagram if you make these Double Chocolate Raspberry Rolls. It warms my heart to see you bring these recipes to life! Thank you for being here and happy baking!
more chocolate recipes to enjoy ~
- Chocolate Confetti Cookies
- Strawberry Coconut Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Coconut Bites
- Healthier Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Chocolate Malt Cake
- Easy German Chocolate Cookies
Double Chocolate Raspberry Rolls
This no yeast recipe makes an easy chocolate dough, layered with white chocolate & freeze dried raspberries.
Ingredients
Chocolate Rolls
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (20g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (14g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup milk (120mL)
White Chocolate Raspberry Filling
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14g)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips* (95g/3.3oz)
- ¼ cup freeze dried raspberries (8g), divided
White Chocolate Glaze
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips* (47g/1.7oz)
- ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- For the chocolate rolls: preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a medium to large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl, stir together the melted butter, vanilla and milk. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead just to bring the dough together.
- Add flour to the board if necessary and roll the dough to about a 10x7 rectangle about a ¼ inch thick.
- For the white chocolate raspberry filling: melt the butter and white chocolate together in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the mixture is smooth {this happens very quickly}. Remove from the heat and spread the white chocolate in an even layer over the rolled out dough; try to leave a little dough at the edge without chocolate on it. Take about half to a third of the freeze dried raspberries in your hands and lightly crumble, then sprinkle them over the white chocolate.
- Fold the bottom portion of the dough up and then take the top portion of the dough and fold it over the folded bottom; kind of like folding a sheet of paper into thirds. {see process photos above in the post}. A bench scraper is very helpful if the dough wants to stick to the board. Slice into six equal strips, twist each strip and then roll up into a circular shape, tucking the ends in and place on the prepared baking sheet. This process can be messy! Bake for 16-20 minutes, until baked. You do not want to over bake the rolls.
- Once the rolls have come out of the oven, melt the white chocolate with oil {I use a double boiler, but use what method you prefer for melting chocolate}, then crush and mix-in the remaining freeze dried raspberries. Drizzle the raspberry white chocolate over the tops of the warm buns and sprinkle with any additional freeze dried raspberries, if desired.
Notes
*For best results, use white chocolate chips or white chocolate bars that contain cocoa butter.
Rolls are best when served fresh, but will keep wrapped tightly or in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 287Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 2gSugar: 21gProtein: 5g
The nutrition information is an estimate and may not be entirely accurate.
Christie
Oooh I love the sound of that double chocolate and raspberries are such a great way to add more fruit to a dessert! Looks amazing Tasia!
Tasia
Thank you Christie! I really love using freeze dried berries in baked recipes!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
Your dessert rolls look fabulously irresistible! Chocolate and raspberry are one of my very favorite flavor combinations.
Tasia
Thank you Heidi! Chocolate and raspberry really are such a wonderful combination!
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys
Mmmm, these chocolate raspberry rolls look so decadent and delicious!
Tasia
Thank you Caleb! I hope you get a chance to try this recipe!
Josiah - DIY Thrill
This is such a great treat, perfect for breakfast!
Tasia
Thank you Josiah! I agree, the perfect recipe for a decadent breakfast treat!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Oooh yum!!! Love, love chocolate and raspberry together Tasia!! These are definitely calling my name. Perfect for Valentine's, too!
Tasia
Thank you Katherine! I thought chocolate and raspberry was perfect for Valentine's too!