MICROWAVE TRUFFLES

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"I love to entertain and try new recipes, so I couldn't wait to make these chocolaty confections for the holidays," relates Joy Neustel of Jamestown, North Dakota. "They're smooth, rich and so pretty topped with pecans. No one will ever guess how easy they are to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted, divided
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place 24 small foil candy cups in miniature muffin cups or on a baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pecans into each; set cups and remaining pecans aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute or until melted. Stir in cream and extract. Beat with an electric mixer until slightly thickened, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Immediately pour into prepared cups. Top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

zack kacem
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These truffles are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're easy to make and always appreciated.


Shaki Big
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I love how elegant these truffles look. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Biira Jones
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These truffles are so easy to customize. I've made them with different types of chocolate, nuts, and even dried fruit. They're always delicious.


rocky botha
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I froze these truffles, and they were just as good as when I first made them. They're the perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected guests.


Sagor Sopna
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These truffles are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time, and they were still just as delicious.


Reko mahdy
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I dipped the truffles in melted white chocolate and then rolled them in chopped nuts. They looked so pretty and tasted even better.


Kimm Kardashian
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I added a little bit of espresso powder to the truffles, and it gave them a delicious coffee flavor.


Rodney W
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I love that this recipe uses heavy cream instead of butter. It makes the truffles extra creamy and rich.


Kosta Tzimourtas
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These truffles are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.


Froggy Him
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I've made these truffles several times, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and chocolatey.


Tiany Ase
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These truffles are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it. I highly recommend this recipe.


Godfred Edii
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these truffles. They were rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


Tara Green
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These truffles are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're also a great gift idea.


Jonathan Adgogah
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made these truffles with different types of chocolate, and they've always turned out great.


Nativegurl Gurl
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I made these truffles for a bake sale, and they sold out in minutes! They were a huge success.


Md omor VaI
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These truffles were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again for my next gathering.


danushka ishara
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I was skeptical about making truffles in the microwave, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted just as good as traditional truffles.


Jessica Fox
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These truffles were so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I used a mixture of dark and milk chocolate, and they were rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.