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Pecan Pie Truffles

Irresistible Pecan Pie Truffles – Easy No-Bake Delight

Pecan Pie Truffles are a delightful no-bake dessert that captures the essence of traditional pecan pie in a fun, bite-sized treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 8 sheets Graham Cracker Crumbs provides structure for the truffles
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter melted to help bind all the ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar contributes sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor depth
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream lends creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup adds flavor and sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans offers texture and flavor
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate serves as coating for the truffles
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil helps achieve a smooth coating

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pecan Pie Truffles
  1. Prepare the workspace by lining a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Make the graham cracker base by pulsing 8 sheets of graham crackers into fine crumbs.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  4. Mix in the cracker crumbs and chopped pecans until evenly incorporated.
  5. Shape the mixture into balls about an inch in diameter and place them on the tray.
  6. Chill in the freezer for about 45 minutes until firm.
  7. Melt the chocolate with vegetable oil in a heat-proof bowl, stirring until smooth.
  8. Dip each truffle in melted chocolate and remove excess using a fork.
  9. Return the dipped truffles to the tray and refrigerate for about one hour.
  10. Serve and enjoy the truffles once the chocolate is fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These truffles can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for freshness.

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