Best 10 Pecan And Cherry Chocolate Truffles Recipes

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Introducing the exceptional combination of pecans, cherries, and chocolate in a decadent truffle recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover a delightful twist on the classic chocolate truffle, as the flavors of roasted pecans and sweet cherries come together in perfect harmony. This article offers a comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate pecan and cherry chocolate truffles, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary journey. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of tempering chocolate, we will explore the techniques that elevate this treat to a gourmet level. Prepare to impress your loved ones or indulge in a luxurious dessert experience with our carefully curated recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE COVERED PECAN BUTTER TRUFFLES



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Stopping with just one. Or two. Or three of these delicious chocolates. It is just not possible.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h48m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups raw pecans
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup butter (softened, 2 sticks)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3- 4 cups chocolate chip (semi-sweet or milk)

Steps:

  • Pour the pecans into a large skillet and toast, stirring often, over medium, heat until fragrant. This will take about 4 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour the toasted pecans into a food processor and blend, pausing to scrape down the sides with a spatula often. It will be crumbly at first, but will eventually blend into super-creamy goodness after five to fifteen minutes (mine took about 6 minutes).
  • Add a pinch of kosher salt. Blend again, taste, and add more salt if needed.
  • Dump the pecan butter into a large bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, beat the pecan butter and butter until combined. add vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. The dough will not be stiff.
  • Line two baking sheets with wax paper.
  • Using a teaspoon size spoon, scoop the dough onto the baking sheets. Try to be as neat as possible, you want a somewhat round shape.
  • Freeze the balls for 45 minutes to an hour.
  • While freezing, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave (stirring every 30 seconds).
  • Remove one pan of pecan butter balls from freezer( if you would like to shape your balls better, now is the time, but do so quickly) and immediately dip, covering the ball completely in chocolate. Repeat with the remaining pan.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve - at least 25 minutes. If desired drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE-PECAN TRUFFLES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 4h

Yield About 50 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups finely ground pecans
10 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
1/4 pound butter, softened but not melted
4 tablespoons bourbon
2/3 cup unsweetened European-style cocoa

Steps:

  • Preheat a broiler. Spread the nuts on a foil-lined baking sheet and place under the broiler for about a minute to toast them lightly and evenly. Do not allow them to burn. Set them aside.
  • Shave the chocolate into a heatproof mixing bowl and place the bowl over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate is nearly all melted. Remove the bowl and stir the chocolate until smooth. Stir in the nuts and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in the butter and the bourbon. Refrigerate the mixture until it is firm.
  • When firm, remove from the refrigerator and allow to soften for about 15 minutes. Place the cocoa in a shallow dish. Using a spoon, scoop half-tablespoons of the chocolate mixture, form somewhat uneven balls about an inch in diameter and roll them quickly into the cocoa. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The balls can also be frozen without the cocoa for later use and dusted with cocoa just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BOURBON PECAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Chocolate truffles are spiked with bourbon and then rolled in chopped pecans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h30m

Yield makes 12-24 truffles (depending on the size)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (not chips)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just comes to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir once to mix the chocolate and cream together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Uncover and whisk until smooth and shiny. Microwave in 10 second increments if there are any un-melted lumps of chocolate. Stir in the bourbon.
  • Press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the chocolate and set aside in a cool place until the chocolate is thick and firm enough to hold its shape when rolled, about 2 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment. Use 2 spoons to drop small mounds of chocolate onto the baking sheet. Then, with cold hands, roll each truffle between your open palms to make smooth round balls. You may need to run your hands under cool water frequently as you work.
  • Put the pecans on a plate and roll each truffle until well coated. Refrigerate until very cold.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY TRUFFLES



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My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I'd received as a gift and some dried cherries I had on hand. They won a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair! -Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped dried cherries
1/4 cup cherry brandy
11 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon cherry extract
COATING:
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Melted dark, milk and white chocolate and pearl dust

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cherries and brandy; cover and let soak for 1 hour or until cherries are softened., Place dark chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in extract and soaked cherries with liquid. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt milk chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip half of the balls into milk chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set., Melt dark chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls into dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Drizzle with melted chocolate and decorate with pearl dust as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN TRUFFLES



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My sister-in-law, Jennifer, loves German chocolate. With her in mind, I experimented in the kitchen and came up with nutty truffles. They make a fun gift packed in a festive box or tin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans, divided
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes (do not stir). Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut, 1/4 cup pecans, extract and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm., Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut and pecans. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE-PECAN TRUFFLES



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Melted chocolate, cream and sweetened cream cheese are blended, shaped into balls and rolled in pecans for decadent candies that are ideal for gifts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen truffles or 18 servings, 2 truffles each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Place chocolate and cream in small saucepan; cook on low heat until chocolate is completely melted, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add chocolate mixture, mixing well after each addition; cover. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls, using melon baller or teaspoon; roll in pecans. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve in paper liners.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

PECAN CRUSTED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE



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I am a pastry chef and I have developed many desserts that can be served at Passover. This shouldn't be prepared just for the holiday - it's great all year long! Garnish with any seasonal fresh berries.

Provided by springfield70

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped pecans
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 egg yolks
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and miniature chocolate chips. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely.
  • In a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and pale using an electric mixer, at least 3 minutes. Stir into the melted chocolate and set it back over the pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan. When warm, stir in the remaining chocolate chips until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy. Pour over the truffle filling. Refrigerate for several hours to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 158.4 mg, Fat 57.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 14.2 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Combine the decadence of truffles with the sweet-tart appeal of chocolate-covered cherries for these treats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup finely chopped dried red tart cherries
1/4 cup cherry-flavored brandy or liqueur
2 1/2 oz. white chocolate baking bar, finely grated
Cocoa, if desired
48 small (1-inch) paper or foil candy cups

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate and half-and-half. Cook over low heat until chocolate is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes.
  • With wire whisk, beat butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, into chocolate until smooth and creamy. Beat in cherries and liqueur. Cover; refrigerate 1 1/2 hours, stirring twice, or until mixture is thick and can be molded.
  • Spread grated baking bar on sheet of waxed paper. Drop teaspoonfuls of chocolate mixture over grated baking bar; roll each to coat and shape into rough ball. For variety, roll some of the chocolate mixture in cocoa. Place truffles in candy cups. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Truffle, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 6 g

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH PECANS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES



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Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Cranberry     Dried Fruit     Pecan     Winter     Shower     Chill     Edible Gift     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup whipping cream
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Lyle's Golden Syrup or light corn syrup
3 tablespoons frozen concentrated cranberry juice cocktail, thawed
12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped
Powdered sugar (optional)
Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir cream, butter, syrup, and cranberry concentrate in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted. Mix in cranberries and pecans. Pour truffle mixture into 11x7-inch glass dish. Freeze until firm, about 50 minutes.
  • Cut truffle mixture into 36 portions. Lift each out and roll between palms into round. Place on baking sheet. Roll truffles in powdered sugar or cocoa powder. Cover and chill up to 1 week. Serve cold.

PECAN PIE TRUFFLES



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These festive truffles from Hannah Kaminsky, a columnist at VegNews Magazine, combine the rich flavors of pecan pie under a thin layer of smooth chocolate. (To make these vegan, be sure to use vegan dark chocolate.) Like traditional rum balls, these offer a slightly alcoholic kick, so be sure to monitor any underage guests.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about 8 whole graham crackers)
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla
7 ounces dark chocolate

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Add maple syrup, bourbon and vanilla, stirring thoroughly. Use your hands to make sure the mixture becomes fully incorporated.
  • Form mixture into walnut-sized balls, then place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours.
  • In the top of a double boiler or in a medium stainless steel bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, melt chocolate (we recommend tempering the chocolate, but if you don't, they'll still be delicious, just a bit messy). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate, then place onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit for 15 minutes or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 69 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped before melting it.
  • Use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water to melt the chocolate.
  • Do not overheat the chocolate, or it will seize up.
  • Stir the chocolate constantly while melting.
  • Add the cream and butter to the melted chocolate in small increments, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Chill the truffle mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping it into balls.
  • Roll the truffle balls in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
  • Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Pecan and Cherry Chocolate Truffles are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of truffles that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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