Best Savory Apricot Truffles Recipes

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ALMOND & APRICOT TRIFLES



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Ready in just ten minutes, this simple trifle recipe is the perfect end to a traditional Sunday roast

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dessert, Dinner

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 madeira loaf cake, cut into cubes
8 tbsp Disaronno
2 x 410g cans apricots , chopped and juice reserved
500g pot fresh custard
300ml double cream
2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds

Steps:

  • 1 Line the bottom of 4 small glass serving dishes with the cake. Mix ½ the Disaronno with 6 tbsp of reserved juice, then divide this between the bowls. Arrange apricots on top of the sponge, then pour on custard. Cover and chill for at least 10 mins, or up to a day.
  • Just before serving, add the remaining Disaronno to the cream and whip until it just holds its shape. Spoon over the custard and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017 calories, Fat 62 grams fat, SaturatedFat 34 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 99 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 77 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.97 milligram of sodium

SAVOY TRUFFLES



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Yum---these truffles taste sort of like an Almond Joy! Recipe found online, originally from Matt Amsden's "Rawvolution" cookbook.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 36 Truffles, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups raw almonds, finely ground
1/2 cup carob powder (or carob and cacao mixture)
1/3 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Add all together and mix except for the agave and olive oil.
  • Mix in agave and olive oil.
  • Make ping pong sized balls and serve as is or chill for solid consistency.
  • Note: The recipe calls for carob but that's mainly because carob is a chocolate substitute that is caffeine free and does not have a stimulant type effect. You can replace the entire call for carob with cacao if you wish -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 49.9, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.1

TUSCAN TRUFFLES



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For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese make them melt-in-your-mouth creamy. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 logs (4 ounces each) fresh goat cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) chopped prosciutto
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) finely chopped dried figs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first 11 ingredients until well blended. Shape into 36 balls; roll in pine nuts. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SAVORY APRICOT TRUFFLES



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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces Cream Cheese, room temperature
4 ounces Goat Cheese (soft), room temperature
2 teaspoons Thyme, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Chives, finely chopped
1 cup Pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese & goat cheese, thyme, chives. Stir in the apricots, taste & add sea salt & pepper as needed.
  • 2. Form the mixture into compact 1 inch balls.Roll each ball into the pistachios, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • 3. Cover with plastic and refrigerate 20 minutes, until firm. Truffles can be made up to 8 hours in advance. Serve at room temperature.

APRICOT ALMOND TRUFFLES



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This supposed to be a healthy alternative to traditional candy. This recipe uses dried apricots which are high in fiber. Almonds have many health benefits and the dark chocolate has antioxidants. So this is not candy at all - it's healthfood! Recipe adapted from Ellie Krieger.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 20 truffles, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup almonds, whole unsalted
1 1/2 cups dried apricots (preferably Turkish)
1 tablespoon honey (preferably raw)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Process almonds in a food processor, pulsing until coarsely chopped; add apricots, honey, cinnamon, ginger, and salt processing until everything is finely chopped and sticks together, about 45 seconds.
  • Using your hands roll mixture into round balls (about a heaping teaspoon each) and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
  • Melt half the chocolate in a double boiler; stir in remaining chocolate, stirring to melt.
  • Roll balls in chocolate to coat and place back on baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes; store at room temperature.

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