Yield: 24 Truffles
Pecan Pie Truffles
Irresistibly rich and chewy, these Pecan Pie Truffles are the perfect dessert for the holiday season. Each truffle is filled with a bourbon pecan pie filling and covered in melted chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups pecans
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 8 graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup bourbon, or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
Optional Topping:
- Flaky sea salt
- Pecan pieces
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Instructions
- Using a food processor, combine the pecans and graham crackers. Pulse until a fine mixture is created. Move to a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, salt, maple syrup, bourbon (or orange juice), cinnamon, and vanilla. Over medium heat, stirring frequently until all sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Careful not to burn.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Next, add sugar mixture to the pecan and graham cracker crumbs. Using a spatula and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Scoop the mixture into your hands and roll into balls. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Freeze for 2 hours.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add oil and chocolate. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring thoroughly in between each interval. This typically takes about 90 seconds depending on the strength of your microwave. Be careful to not burn the chocolate.
- Quickly dip truffles one by one into chocolate, remove and place back on cookie sheet. Top with flaky sea salt and/or a piece of chopped pecan, if desired.
- Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes for chocolate to harden before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up a week.
Notes
Cooking the bourbon with the sugar will burn off the alcohol, leaving the flavor, but no actual alcohol. If you prefer a more boozy truffle, do not cook the bourbon with the sugar and add bourbon to the crumb mixture after the sugar has cooled some.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 159kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 86mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g