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.
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Intano Tamino
intano26@yahoo.comI can't wait to try these truffles!
Hamza Gsa
hamza@gmail.comThese truffles are a great way to impress your friends and family.
Will Diggs
wdiggs@yahoo.comI love the way these truffles look. They're so festive and colorful.
Elmugroso Elmugroso
elmugroso_e37@gmail.comThese truffles are the perfect size for a party. They're also really easy to eat.
Maria Dina Rodriquez
m@yahoo.comThese truffles are a bit too rich for my taste. I think they would be better if they were made with a lighter chocolate.
Karima Ahmad
ak96@aol.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these truffles were still really good. The fruit and nuts add a nice touch.
Bhagratu Bhatta
bhatta-bhagratu@aol.comThese truffles are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts.
Amber BYKOM
amber.b76@hotmail.comThese truffles are so easy to make, even for kids. My kids had a lot of fun making them.
Mohammad Saleem farooq
mohammad@hotmail.comI love that these truffles are made with healthy ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids.
Madisyn Parr
parr@gmail.comThese truffles are amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge success.
Evans Makeni
makeni.e@gmail.comI had a hard time getting the truffles to set. I ended up having to put them in the freezer for a while.
Vanessa Garcia
garcia_v12@yahoo.comThese truffles were a little too sweet for my taste.
Sulaiman Hassan
hassansulaiman65@gmail.comI wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so good!
Asrar Khan
k-a@aol.comThese truffles are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Dean Mohamed
mohamed-dean@yahoo.comI love how easy these truffles are to make. I made them with my 5-year-old son and he had a blast. They turned out great!
ish man
i_m17@gmail.comThese truffles were a hit with my kids! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.