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PECAN PIE TRUFFLES



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These festive truffles from Hannah Kaminsky, a columnist at VegNews Magazine, combine the rich flavors of pecan pie under a thin layer of smooth chocolate. Like traditional rum balls, these offer a slightly alcoholic kick, so be sure to monitor any underage guests. Featured in: Well's Vegetarian Thanksgiving 2010.

Provided by ksilvan

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about 8 whole graham crackers)
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla
7 ounces dark chocolate

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Add maple syrup, bourbon and vanilla, stirring thoroughly. Use your hands to make sure the mixture becomes fully incorporated.
  • Form mixture into walnut-sized balls, then place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours.
  • In the top of a double boiler or in a medium stainless steel bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, melt chocolate (we recommend tempering the chocolate, but if you don't, they'll still be delicious, just a bit messy). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate, then place onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit for 15 minutes or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.2, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 69.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 2.4

PECAN PIE TRUFFLES



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Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Christmas     Quick & Easy

Yield 24 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 c pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 c graham cracker crumbs
1 c dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 t salt
2 T maple syrup
1/4 c bourbon
1 t vanilla
7 oz dark chocolate

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir together pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Add maple syrup, bourbon and vanilla, stirring thoroughly. Use your hands to make sure the mixture becomes fully incorporated. Form mixture into walnut-sized balls, then place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours. In top of a double boiler or in a medium stainless steel bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, melt chocolate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate, then place onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit for 15 minutes or until firm.

PECAN PIE TRUFFLES



Pecan Pie Truffles image

These festive truffles from Hannah Kaminsky, a columnist at VegNews Magazine, combine the rich flavors of pecan pie under a thin layer of smooth chocolate. (To make these vegan, be sure to use vegan dark chocolate.) Like traditional rum balls, these offer a slightly alcoholic kick, so be sure to monitor any underage guests.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about 8 whole graham crackers)
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla
7 ounces dark chocolate

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Add maple syrup, bourbon and vanilla, stirring thoroughly. Use your hands to make sure the mixture becomes fully incorporated.
  • Form mixture into walnut-sized balls, then place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours.
  • In the top of a double boiler or in a medium stainless steel bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, melt chocolate (we recommend tempering the chocolate, but if you don't, they'll still be delicious, just a bit messy). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate, then place onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit for 15 minutes or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 69 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PECAN PIE TRUFFLES



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From November 2009 O Magazine. Dark chocolate ganache and pecan pie filling layered in miniature baking cups.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 12 truffles, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream
3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons whiskey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Line a 12 cup mini muffin tin with mini baking cups. Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan, and immediately pour over chocolate. Let mixture sit for 1 minute before stirring with a whisk to melt chocolate and form a smooth ganache. Avoid stirring too vigorously (it shouldn't bubble). Fill each muffin cup with 2 teaspoons ganache, and tap the tin gently to allow chocolate to spread. Set remaining ganache aside in a warm place until ready to use. Chill tin in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring chopped pecans, corn syrup, sugar, butter, salt, and heavy cream to a boil in a medium pan over medium heat. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon and vanilla. Let cool slightly before spooning 2 teaspoons of mixture into all muffin cups, followed by 1 teaspoon of remaining ganache. Garnish each with 1 pecan half. Chill in refrigerator until set (about 1 hour). Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 1

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