Rich Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles π«π
Description: Dive into the decadent world of these rich chocolate pumpkin truffles – perfect for holiday gatherings or a quick sweet treat! Combining the goodness of pumpkin with the richness of chocolate, these scrumptious bites are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Recipe Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, Easy
Servings: 4
| Cook Time | Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 15 minutes | 20 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed cookies
- 3/4 cup ground almonds
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate
- 1/3 cup apple juice
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 535.5
- Fat Content: 27.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 1.7mg
- Sodium Content: 3.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 68.8g
- Fiber Content: 7.3g
- Sugar Content: 55.9g
- Protein Content: 7.8g
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine crushed cookies, ground almonds, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until evenly distributed.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in the melted chocolate, pumpkin puree, and apple juice. Ensure the mixture is well combined and forms a cohesive dough-like consistency.
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Shape into Balls: Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Refrigerate: Once all the truffles are shaped, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for at least 10-15 minutes. This helps the truffles set and firm up.
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Dust with Powdered Sugar: Just before serving, dust the truffles with the remaining powdered sugar. This adds a beautiful finishing touch and a hint of sweetness.
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Serve and Enjoy: Your rich chocolate pumpkin truffles are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them at room temperature and watch them disappear quickly.
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Note: For best results when melting chocolate, refer to the melting directions on the Nestle package or use your preferred method.
These delightful treats are not only easy to make but also bursting with flavors that will leave everyone craving for more. Whether it’s for a festive occasion like Christmas or Thanksgiving, or simply as a quick dessert fix, these chocolate pumpkin truffles are sure to be a hit!
