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Cherry Mash Truffles

Homemade Cherry Mash Truffles for a Sweet Indulgence

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These Cherry Mash Truffles blend rich chocolate and tangy cherries for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ganache
  • 8 oz High-Quality Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Avoid chocolate chips for best results
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a smooth ganache
  • 1 cup Cherry Puree Use fresh or frozen cherries
  • 2 tablespoons Cherry Liqueur Optional; omit for a non-alcoholic version
For Rolling
  • Cocoa Powder or Chopped Nuts As needed for rolling

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Heatproof Bowl
  • spoon
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan until it simmers, then pour over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth.
  2. Mix in the cherry puree and cherry liqueur into the ganache until fully integrated.
  3. Cover the ganache and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours until firm.
  4. Roll the ganache into small balls using your hands.
  5. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or chopped nuts until evenly coated.
  6. Place the truffles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and chill for 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

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