Chocolate Raspberry Sticks are made with a delicious raspberry jelly filling dipped in melted chocolate. Simple chocolate candy recipe that is so easy to make!
You can normally find boxes of Sweets chocolate raspberry sticks in the store around the holidays, but making them at home is so much more fun and can easily become a new tradition. After making some homemade orange sticks, I realized that milk chocolate covered raspberry jellies sounded incredible and do you know what? It was!
WHAT ARE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY STICKS?
Chocolate Raspberry Sticks are a candy that is most easily found in stores during the holiday season. This is candy that has a raspberry jelly filling that is dipped in chocolate. These chocolate candies can be stored at room temperature for days and make the perfect gift for friends and neighbors. The raspberry flavor comes from raspberry Jello, so you can easily swap that out with any flavor you prefer!
Can I use any kind of chocolate?
If you can melt it, you can use it. While I recommend using chocolate specifically meant for melting, like almond bark or Wilton melting wafers just because they’re easier, you can use your own melting chocolate of choice. Just make sure that you can get it nice and smooth once it’s melted so that it can easily coat the jelly sticks.
Do I have to use milk chocolate?
Nope! I used milk chocolate (and a drizzling of white chocolate) but you can use whichever type of chocolate you want. Milk chocolate raspberry jellies taste great, but so would dark chocolate. They would even taste great with white chocolate too! Pick your favorite or mix and match for a colorful batch!
Chocolate Raspberry Stick Ingredients
Unflavored gelatin – You will need 1 1/2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin. Unflavored gelatin usually comes in a box that has small little packets. You will need 2 of the little packets to get the needed amount.
Jello – You need a large (6 oz) box of raspberry Jello. Cherry and strawberry taste amazing as well, but I really love raspberry the most. Pick any flavor you’d like!
Sugar – One cup of granulated sugar is needed to make the candied raspberry jelly mixture.
Water – You need a half cup of cold water to dissolve the gelatin in. You need 3/4 cup of hot water (hot tap water is fine) to mix with the sugar and Jello to help dissolve it before boiling.
Raspberry extract – Just a half teaspoon of raspberry extract will intensify the raspberry flavor even more.
Chocolate – You need 12 ounces of melting chocolate or chocolate almond bark. Regular milk chocolate pairs so well with the raspberry flavor, but dark chocolate is also amazing and white chocolate works as well. Use whatever kind of chocolate you like best!
How to Make Chocolate Raspberry Sticks Recipe
In a small bowl, soften the unflavored gelatin in cold water and then set aside.
In a medium-sized pot on the stove, combine the sugar, raspberry Jello and hot water. Continue stirring until everything is dissolved. Bring the jello to a boil over medium-high heat. Add in the gelatin mixture and then slowly boil on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and then stir in the raspberry extract.
Use non-stick spray to prepare the molds you will be using. Carefully pour the mixture into the well-greased molds. I purchased this mold from Amazon, but before I had the mold, I used several mini loaf pans and the loaf pans work just as well as the silicone mold.
Let stand over night and then remove the jellied raspberry mixture from the molds. Cut the candy into the desired shape. If you use the same molds that I did, you will just need to slice each rectangle in half to create the thin rectangles that are very similar to the store-bought chocolate raspberry sticks. If you use a mini loaf pan, you will need to make slices that are about 1/3″ wide.
Now it’s time to melt the chocolate. If you are using melting wafers or Candiquik, just follow the melting directions on the package. Dip the sliced rectangles into the melted chocolate. Place the dipped chocolates on wax paper.
If you’d like to make them look a little bit fancier, you can drizzle a little white chocolate on top just for fun. Just make sure the chocolate coating is set and dried before adding the drizzle.
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY STICKS
Ingredients
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin about 1 1/2 Tbsp
- 6 oz. box raspberry flavored Jello
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ tsp raspberry extract
- 12 oz melting chocolate or chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- In a small bowl, soften the unflavored gelatin in cold water and then set aside.
- In a medium-sized pot on the stove, combine the sugar, raspberry Jello and hot water. Continue stirring until everything is dissolved. Bring the jello to a boil over medium-high heat. Add in the gelatin mixture and then slowly boil on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and then stir in the raspberry extract.
- Use non-stick spray to prepare the molds you will be using. Carefully pour the mixture into the well-greased molds. I purchased this mold from Amazon, but before I had the mold, I used several mini loaf pans and the loaf pans work just as well as the silicone mold.
- Let stand over night and then remove the jellied raspberry mixture from the molds. Cut the candy into the desired shape. If you use the same molds that I did, you will just need to slice each rectangle in half to create the thin rectangles that are very similar to the store-bought chocolate raspberry sticks. If you use a mini loaf pan, you will need to make slices that are about 1/3″ wide.
- Now it’s time to melt the chocolate. If you are using melting wafers or Candiquik, just follow the melting directions on the package. Dip the sliced rectangles into the melted chocolate. Place the dipped chocolates on wax paper.
- If you’d like to make them look a little bit fancier, you can drizzle a little white chocolate on top just for fun. Just make sure the chocolate coating is set and dried before adding the drizzle.
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WHAT KIND OF CHOCOLATE IS BEST FOR CANDY MAKING?
If you can melt it, you can use it. While I recommend using chocolate specifically meant for melting (like Wilton melting wafers or Candiquik), you can use your own melting chocolate of choice. Just make sure that you can get it nice and smooth once it’s melted so that it can easily coat the jelly sticks. I think that milk chocolate pairs best with the raspberry flavor, but you can also use dark chocolate or white chocolate instead if you prefer.
HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY STICKS
You can store these for a week at room temperature (maybe longer, but they’ve never lasted that long at my house!) and they still taste fresh! They taste great chilled too, so you can store them in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 weeks in an airtight container.
Can I Use other Shape Molds?
Absolutely! You can use any silicone mold shape you want to create fun shapes. Imagine hearts around Valentine’s Day, or mini donuts either would be well received. You can adjust the molds to fit themes, holidays and events.
Can I Use a Different Flavor of Jello?
Absolutely! While raspberry, orange and even blue raspberry are pretty popular flavors, there is nothing holding you back from trying other jello flavors like black cherry, lime, or lemon. Try whatever flavor you’d like!
Tools for Making These Raspberry Candy Sticks
While making these chocolate covered jelly sticks is easy, there are a few products that can help to make your experience MUCH easier. Here are some things I recommend using if you plan to recreate this recipe at home.
- Pyrex 3-piece glass measuring cup set
- Stainless saucepan with cover
- Glass bowl set, 10 pieces
- 3-piece silicone spatula set
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Chocolate Raspberry Sticks are made with a delicious raspberry jelly filling dipped in melted chocolate. Simple chocolate candy recipe that is so easy to make!
Chloe Crabtree says
These look amazing! I am so impressed at your creativity! I am pinning and sharing at FB and G+! Hugs, Chloe
Jessica says
Thanks Chloe!!
Rosemerry says
You girls are fantastic! Chocolate and orange is delicious together! That’s a given. But now chocolate and raspberry is a whole “nuther”level of goodness! I do have a question:in step three you mention allowing the mixture to set overnight~is that refrigerated or at room temperature?
Nellie says
Room temperature works great – no need for refrigeration!
Geneva lambert says
What did i do wrong mine turned out like a gummy bear..
Nellie says
Geneva – I’m not sure what happened! The whole mixture was that thick before you poured into the molds? If that is the case, it sounds like maybe it cooked too long? Or maybe too much gelatin was added?
Anne says
When you use the mini loaf pans do you cut the jello into sticks before dipping them? I’m anxious to try these. I am able to get the orange ones in the store ( now i don’t have to) but raspberry…… oh goodness..
Nellie says
Yes, I cut the gelatin mixture into sticks before dipping them. I hope you enjoy them! My family has already eaten their way through a few batches this holiday season!
Mary says
How long do this keep for ?
Tuly says
Can I substitute using sugar free jello, and a sugar substitute such a stevia?
Jessica says
I haven’t tried it myself, but I think it’d be fine!
Tuly says
Sugar free jello and sugar substitute didn’t work out. Getting ready to do over with the real stuff. Wish me luck!
Phyllis says
I made these, but the candy was FIRM, no jell to it. I am going to have to break into pieces and then worry about breaking teeth. What could I have messed up on. I cooked for 20min, stirring all the time, but the last 5 minutes jelly was turning into strings. please help as I love chocolate jellies
Nellie says
I’m so sorry these didn’t turn out for you! I have made them a lot of times and have never had this happen, so I’m not sure what the problem is. It sounds like there was either too much gelatin or the candy was cooked too long – so if you did cook for 20 minutes, maybe your stove is hotter than normal? I would try reducing the heat on your stove and maybe only cooking for 15 minutes next time. The mixture should be really thick but still pourable. Hopefully this helps!
Janice says
I made the jellies, no problem however when I dipped ( I used chocolate candi melts ) them they began to melt into the chocolate. What should I have done differently?
Nellie says
I’m not sure why they started to melt-I’ve never had that happen!!! My first thought is that either the jellies weren’t quite set up enough, or that the chocolate was too hot? I usually dip my jellies right into the chocolate as soon as it is melted, but maybe just let the chocolate sit for a minute or two after melting, stirring occasionally to let it cool down just a little bit. Hopefully that helps!
Elizabeth Turner says
How long do these last? I want to make some as gifts and just want to make sure they dont turn bad. Thanks!
Nellie says
I’ve kept these at room temperature for up to a week before and they still taste great at that point!
Jasmine says
If you could find orange jello, could you use this recipe to make the orange jelly sticks also? It seems easier than the one you already have, and I’m a “the less ingredients the better” kinda cook 🙂 thanks for sharing these I can’t wait to try them!
Nellie says
Yes, you could definitely use orange jello to make the orange version. I like the flavor of the orange juice a little bit better, but either way, they will turn out great!
Karen says
What do you use to grease your pans? Oil or butter?
Nellie says
I usually use cooking spray because it’s fast, but I have used oil and butter before, both with good results!
Amber says
Hi there, am wondering how to soften gelatin? Do I follow box instruction or use some of the water in recipe to do so? Thanks 🙂
Nellie says
You will just be putting the gelatin in the 1/2 cup of cold water that the recipe calls for. Enjoy!
Sharon says
How do you do the actual dipping?
Nellie says
I just use two forks – nothing fancy! We made a video for our Chocolate Orange Sticks which you can view here and see how we dip them: https://butterwithasideofbread.com/homemade-chocolate-orange-sticks/
Laura says
These are amazing! My family loved them an couldn’t believe that I did not buy them! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Jessica says
You’re very welcome Laura- I’m glad everyone enjoyed them!
Sharon says
I’ve teied it twice and it didn’t turn out the orang ones came out gritty and surgery am I cooking to long?….
Nellie says
I’m so sorry they didn’t turn out for you! I’m not sure why they would be gritty – it actually sounds like the mixture didn’t cook long enough because the sugar should fully dissolve.
Sharon says
Sugary they Survive surgery LOL
Kelli says
These are awesome! Love them. And easy to make. Quick question: how do you get the chocolate to dry on the bottom and then pick them up without the chocolate pulling off? I dried them on wire racks which didn’t work.
Nellie says
So glad you enjoyed them! I just set them on wax paper immediately after dipping and they pull right off when they are dry without leaving any chocolate behind!
Martha says
Can’t wait to try this! How much chocolate should I use for this recipe?
Nellie says
Martha – 12 oz of melting chocolate or chocolate almond bark should be the right amount. Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
Terri Hobbs says
I made these this morning!! Great flavor consistency! I added a couple of teaspoons of my homemade raspberry jelly and it was a great addition!