Description
Chocolate Pecan Caramel Truffles are rich dark chocolate treats filled with creamy caramel and crunchy pecans, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 🍫 Dark chocolate – 200 grams (chopped)
- 🥛 Heavy cream – 100 ml
- 🌰 Pecans – 100 grams (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 🍯 Caramel sauce – 100 grams
- 🧂 Sea salt – a pinch (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel by melting sugar in a saucepan until amber, then add heavy cream and salt.
- Make the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Combine chopped pecans and caramel sauce into the ganache mixture, then refrigerate until firm.
- Shape the chilled mixture into balls using a cookie scoop or your hands.
- Melt additional dark chocolate and coat each truffle, then sprinkle with crushed pecans and sea salt before letting them set.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Allow the ganache to chill properly for easier shaping.
- Wetting your hands can help with rolling the truffles.
- Tempering the chocolate can enhance the coating’s shine.
- Experiment with different toppings for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Pecan, Caramel, Truffles, Dessert, Homemade