Why Ruby Chocolate is Making a Comeback — And How to Use It in Your Baking

Over the past six months, we’ve seen a major resurgence in interest for ruby chocolate—and it’s easy to see why. Every week, chefs, restaurants and home cooks reach out asking if we stock this naturally pink, berry-flavoured chocolate. The answer is yes!

If you haven’t tasted ruby chocolate yet, you’re in for something special. With its vibrant pink colour and tangy-sweet flavour, ruby chocolate is the newest innovation in the chocolate world. Made from ruby cocoa beans, it delivers a fruity, almost raspberry-like taste that sets it apart from milk, dark, or white chocolate.

At Federation Chocolate, we offer a limited supply of ruby chocolate callets, perfect for bakers, chocolatiers, and dessert lovers looking to create something eye-catching and indulgent. Whether you're whipping up a celebration cake or adding a twist to your weekday baking, ruby chocolate is a stunning and delicious choice.

In this post, we’re sharing some of our favourite ways to use ruby chocolate, including easy recipes and baking inspiration to help you make the most of this unique ingredient.

🍓 What is Ruby Chocolate?

Ruby chocolate is made from specially fermented ruby cocoa beans and gets its signature colour naturally—no added dyes or flavourings. Its taste? Think creamy white chocolate meets tart raspberries.

Perfect for melting, drizzling, moulding, or chopping into bakes, ruby chocolate opens up a whole new world of dessert possibilities.

🍰 1. Ruby Chocolate & Raspberry Blondies

A simple blondie gets a pink-hued upgrade with chunks of ruby chocolate and bursts of fresh raspberry. The sweetness of the ruby chocolate pairs perfectly with the tartness of the berries.

Ingredients:

• 150g unsalted butter

• 200g brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 200g plain flour

• 100g ruby chocolate callets (or roughly chopped Federation Chocolate Ruby block)

• 100g fresh raspberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C (fan). Line a square baking tin with paper.

2. Melt butter and mix with sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla.

3. Fold in flour, then gently stir through ruby chocolate and raspberries.

4. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and just set. Cool before slicing.

🍓 2. Ruby Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Elegant, effortless, and eye-catching—these are perfect for parties, romantic treats, or gifting.

You’ll need:

• 150g ruby chocolate callets

• Fresh strawberries (washed and dried)

Instructions:

1. Melt ruby chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or gently in the microwave).

2. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate and place on baking paper.

3. Chill until set, then serve or package in cellophane with a ribbon.

✨ Optional: Sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried raspberries or edible rose petals before the chocolate sets for an extra wow factor.

📚 More Favourite Ruby Chocolate Recipes

Looking for even more ruby inspiration? These are some of our go-to recipes from around the web:

• Ruby Chocolate Mousse Cake by Sugar Salt Magic

• Ruby Chocolate Crinkle Cookies by Belly Brumbles

• Ruby Chocolate Ganache Tart by Love and Olive Oil

🍫 Try Ruby Chocolate Today

We’ve sourced a limited batch of ruby chocolate callets, perfect for experimenting in the kitchen. Whether you’re a weekend baker or a professional chef, ruby chocolate adds colour, flavour, and flair to your creations.

🛒 Shop Ruby Chocolate Callets Here

Got a ruby creation you’re proud of?

Tag us on Instagram @FederationChocolate or use #FederationChocolateRuby so we can share your sweet success!