Ingredients

1

round florists’ foam topiary with dowel and base, 5 inches in diameter

Flowerpot to fit topiary base, about 6 inches in diameter

Rocks to weight flowerpot

Toothpicks

36

to 48 chocolate truffles with firm centers, about 1 1/4 inches in diameter

Plastic wrap or aluminum foil

2

to 3 cups fresh raspberries

1

yard 1-inch-wide white and gold ribbon

Preparation

Press topiary base securely in flowerpot (glue if necessary). Fill pot 2/3 full with rocks.

Insert toothpicks into topiary ball; push truffles onto toothpicks.

Line top of pot with plastic wrap; cover with raspberries. Tie ribbon into bow on dowel.