Description
Sweeten your day with Maple Pecan Truffles, where the rich sweetness of maple syrup harmonizes beautifully with the crunch of pecans. These decadent bites are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 1 cup of pecans
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- 1/2 cup of cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Coating
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
Instructions
- Toast the Pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for about 8-10 minutes until they are fragrant and golden brown. Let them cool before using.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a food processor, combine the toasted pecans, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Form the Truffles: Using your hands, scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Truffles: Dunk each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are completely coated. Use a fork to lift them out and let any excess chocolate drip off before placing them back on the tray.
- Let Them Set: Place the coated truffles in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy your delightful Maple Pecan Truffles!
Notes
- Chill the Mixture: If the mixture is too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for a little while before rolling.
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality chocolate and pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Uniform Size: Use a small cookie scoop for evenly sized truffles.
- Experiment with Toppings: Get creative with different toppings to make your truffles even more special.
- Freshness Counts: Use fresh pecans for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Truffles, dessert, truffles, chocolate, pecans, maple syrup