DRIED FRUIT TRUFFLES

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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

1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark baking cocoa or 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, if desired
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup unsweetened dark baking cocoa

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

Kwanele aka Mthethwa
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I've never made truffles before, but this recipe seems pretty straightforward. I think I'm going to give it a shot.


sushil lamichane
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of dried fruit and chocolate, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Amanullah Ijaz
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


Marlon Maldonado
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These truffles were a bit too rich for me, but my husband loved them. I think they would be perfect for a special occasion.


Noraiz Gondal
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The truffles turned out great!


mdnajmul miah
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These truffles were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, they were still very good.


Zitsu
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I'm not a huge fan of dried fruit, but these truffles were amazing! The chocolate coating really balanced out the sweetness of the fruit.


bahamiane904 Octavia
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These truffles are the perfect make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday and they lasted me all week.


Saim Shafique
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I love how easy these truffles are to make. I always have dried fruit on hand, so I can whip up a batch of these whenever I have a craving for something sweet.


Emmanuel Asare
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These truffles were delicious! The dried fruit added a nice chewy texture and the chocolate coating was perfect.


SAMDZ
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I made these truffles for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in minutes.


Alama alama
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These dried fruit truffles were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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