DRIED FRUIT TRUFFLES
These single-serve gems are bursting with nutty, fruity goodness in every bite.
Provided by Cheri Liefeld
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In food processor, process walnuts with on-and-off pulses until coarsely chopped. Pour into large bowl.
- In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix apricots, dates, cherries, water and orange juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- With slotted spoon, place cooked fruit in food processor; reserve cooking liquid. Process with on-and-off pulses until a paste forms, adding some of the cooking liquid if necessary. Add honey, cinnamon, orange peel and if desired, 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa; process until combined.
- Stir fruit mixture into walnuts until combined. Shape into balls using about 1 rounded teaspoon mixture for each; roll in coconut or cocoa. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
KIDS CAN MAKE: FRUIT-AND-NUT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
These one-bite treats are extra rich and satisfying, thanks to the surprising addition of dried apricots and prunes. For little kids: Let them roll and decorate the truffles. For big kids: Let them measure, scoop, decorate and package them. To wrap them up: Roll 5 to 6 truffles in parchment, and twist the ends closed.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h40m
Yield 30 to 36 truffles (5 to 7 gifts in parchment)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Special equipment: food-safe gloves
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet, and bake until brown and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely, then very finely chop.
- Put the chocolate, vanilla, orange zest and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until very hot and steaming; pour over the chocolate, then let sit for 10 minutes. Stir until all the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. (If all the chocolate has not melted, microwave the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.) Add the pecans, apricots and prunes, and stir to combine.
- Transfer the chocolate-fruit mixture to a large baking dish, and let cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until the mixture has hardened but is still soft enough to scoop, about 3 hours. (The mixture can be made up to 2 days in advance; let soften at room temperature until scoopable, about 30 minutes.)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment. Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of truffle mixture, and place them on the prepared sheet. Once all the mixture has been divided up, roll the mounds into smooth, round balls. (Using food-safe gloves for this helps keep it from getting too messy.) Roll each ball into sanding sugar right before serving or wrapping. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
WHITE CHOCOLATE FRUIT AND NUT TRUFFLES
What a way to say thank you or to give as a special holiday gift than with truffles. These are naturally sweetened with juice, honey, dried fruits and shredded coconut then dipped in tempered white chocolate. A true delight to share with those you care about.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 26 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan bring the dates, cranberries, orange juice, zest, ground spices and honey to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Finely chop the walnuts and combine with coconut. With damp hands combine the fruit puree with the processed nuts. Form mixture into 3/4 inch balls and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Allow to cool completely.
- When the fruit balls are cooled, place 2/3 of the white baking chips into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir and microwave at 30 second increments until melted when stirred. Stir in remaining chips and stir until melted and shiny.
- Dip the fruit and nut balls into the white baking chips and return to parchment lined cookie sheets. Allow to set. Should the melted chips cool during dipping, return to microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
- When completely set, store covered for 3 to 4 days.
- Please note that standing time is not reflected in either the prep time or cooking time.
WHITE CHOCOLATE PASSION FRUIT TRUFFLES
Steps:
- Place 1 pound of the chocolate in a 2-quart mixing bowl. In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the cream into the bowl with the chocolate. Let the mixture stand for 1 minute, then stir together with a rubber spatula, whisk, or immersion blender until thoroughly blended. Add the passion fruit purée and stir to blend well. Cover the truffle cream, let cool to room temperature, and chill in the refrigerator until thick but not stiff (3 to 4 hours). Or let the truffle cream sit at room temperature for several hours or overnight until completely set and thick.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper. Fit a 12-inch pastry bag with a large, plain round pastry tip with a 3/4-inch opening and fill partway with the truffle cream. Holding the pastry bag 1 inch above the paper, pipe out mounds 1 inch in diameter. Or use a small ice cream scoop to form the mounds. Cover the mounds with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 6 hours.
- Dust your hands with confectioners' sugar and roll the mounds into balls. These will be the truffle centers. Cover and chill the centers for another 2 hours in the freezer.
- Remove the truffle centers from the freezer and bring to cool-room temperature so the outer coating won't crack when they are dipped. Line 2 more baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper. Melt and temper the remaining 1 1/2 pounds chocolate (see pages 25-30). Place a truffle center into the tempered chocolate, coating it completely. With a dipper or fork, remove the center from the chocolate, carefully shake off the excess chocolate, and turn the truffle out onto the paper. After dipping the truffles, place 2 tablespoons of the tempered white chocolate in a paper pastry cone and snip off a tiny opening at the pointed end. Pipe the letter P on top of each truffle.
- Let the truffles set up at room temperature, or chill them in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. When the truffles are set, place them in paper candy cups. In a tightly covered container wrapped in several layers of aluminum foil, the truffles will keep for 1 month in the refrigerator or 2 months in the freezer. The truffles are best served at room temperature.
- VARIATION
- Instead of dipping the truffle centers in chocolate, roll them in a small bowl of confectioners' sugars as soon as they are formed.
FRUIT AND NUT TRUFFLES (SUGARPLUMS)
This recipe is from "Making great candy" cookbook. This is not a confectionary item, more like a fruit mince truffle. They are delicious and remind you of Christmas, a simple homemade gift idea. If no food processor is available to you, use a large bowl and metal spoon, be sure to chop all you ingredients very small. I like to use kitchen sheers rather than a knife for dried fruit, which can be sticky and stick to the knife.
Provided by cookingpompom
Categories Fruit
Time 4m
Yield 25-35 truffles, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- .Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until a ball forms (it should take about 2 minutes).
- With wet hands, roll into balls (about the size of a large cherry) then roll into the extra sugar.
- Store in an airtight container for upto 2 weeks.
- Makes 25 - 35 truffles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 29.6, Protein 6.7
DRIED FRUIT TRUFFLES
Make and share this Dried Fruit Truffles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Happy Harry 2
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 48 balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Process prunes & dates in food processor.
- Shape into 1 inch balls
- Roll some in cocoa powder, some in crumbs & some in almonds.
- Place on wax paper.
- Can be stored up to 3 weeks in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.1, Fat 0.3, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.3
FRUIT PRESERVE TRUFFLES
This recipe for fruit preserve truffles is courtesy of Charles Chocolates's Chuck Siegel.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 117 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 13-by-9 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap; set aside.
- In a heatproof bowl, set over (but not touching) simmering water, melt 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate together until it reaches 120 degrees.
- Place cream and vanilla seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat; heat until cream just comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Let cream mixture cool until reaches 120 degrees. Stir in fruit preserves.
- Remove chocolate mixture from heat and add to cream mixture. Using a heatproof spatula, mix together, starting from the center of the saucepan and working your way to the outer edges until mixture is emulsified. Add butter and mix with an immersion blender until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet, evenly spreading mixture with an offset spatula; cover with plastic wrap, pressing down gently on chocolate mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, and up to overnight.
- Line the back of another 13-by-9 1/2-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Uncover chocolate and invert onto parchment paper; remove second piece of plastic wrap. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, and a steel ruler as a guide, cut chocolate into 1-inch squares.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Roll each square of chocolate between your hands to form a smooth ball. Transfer chocolate balls to baking sheet; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Melt remaining 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, set over (but not touching) simmering water. Place cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Place some of the melted chocolate in the palm of your hand and roll a chocolate ball in the melted chocolate to coat, then roll in cocoa powder. Repeat process with remaining chocolate balls. Transfer truffles to an airtight container, stacking truffles no more than 2 to 3 inches high, and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Bring truffles to room temperature just before serving.
ORANGE-FRUIT NUT TRUFFLES
These candies are bursting with flavors! Ground walnuts, cranberries, prunes, and ginger are rolled into perfect little treats.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Truffle Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor with the knife blade, blend all until a dough-like ball is formed. Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Optional: Top each with a walnut piece.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING TRUFFLES | FEASTING ON FRUIT
Ultra decadent Chocolate Avocado Pudding Truffles with the most heavenly texture and cruncy pistachio coconut coating. Vegan, paleo, and easy!
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Scoop the avocados into a food processor. Add the maple syrup, nut/seed butter, and vanilla.
- Process until smooth. Let it go for a while, you don't want any lumps of avocado.
- Add the cacao powder, salt, and instant coffee (if using).
- Process until combined.
- Freeze until firm enough to roll into balls (2-3 hours).
- Blend or finely chop the pistachios and coconut together.
- Roll the avocado chocolate mixture into balls.
- Coat in the pistachio coconut mixture.
- Enjoy! Keep in the refrigerator.
FRUIT TRUFFLES
Taken from the Heathy Cooking Sugar Free Cookbook. These delicous little cakes get all the sweetness they require from fresh bananas. Cooking time is chill time
Provided by Sam 3
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Chop bananas into a large bowl and using a potato masher, mash until they are smooth.
- Mix in orange juice and rind. Stir in almonds, mixing well to blend evenly.
- Place the mixture in the fridge and chill 30 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, finely chop the blanched almonds into small pieces.
- Mix the chopped almonds into the cocoa powder and place on a flat plate.
- Remove banana mixture from fridge and divide into 10 portions.
- Roll each portion into a small ball, using lightly floured hands.
- Roll each ball into the cocoa mixture, rolling each on evenly to give a good coating.
- Press gently before placing into small muffin papers and chilling 30 mins once again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8, Protein 7.5
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