CHOCO-TATO TRUFFLES

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Who knew yesterday's mashed potatoes could become a decadent truffle dessert? Rich, dark chocolate with a slightly nutty texture and just a hint of Irish Cream make these luscious treats a must. -Kathy Keleher, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg yolk, room temperature, beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ground pecans
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk)
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur, Kahlua or strong brewed coffee
Baking cocoa or additional ground pecans

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat the chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter until melted, whisking frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolk. Return all to the heat, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon., Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, pecans, mashed potatoes and Irish cream. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls., Roll truffles in cocoa or additional pecans. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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