Best Spiced Chocolate Truffles Recipes

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PUMPKIN PIE-SPICED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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This is a very classic chocolate truffle recipe, with truffles rolled directly in pumpkin pie spice. Semi-sweet chocolate is used for a rich flavor. Heavy cream is also used as a base ingredient.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Truffle Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
1 tablespoon softened butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Place chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and drop butter on top.
  • Warm cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat to a simmer, just below boiling. Remove from heat and pour hot cream evenly over chopped chocolate and butter. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Stir chocolate until melted. Add vanilla extract and continue stirring until chocolate is completely melted. Pour chocolate into a flat and shallow dish. Freeze for 1 hour or place refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Mix pumpkin pie spice with sugar in a small bowl. Scoop the set chocolate mixture into mounds the size of 1 to 2 teaspoons. Roll into balls and then roll into pumpkin pie spice mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SPICED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe is legendary. -Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces milk chocolate baking bars, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground cloves
Baking cocoa
Candy eyeballs, optional

Steps:

  • Finely chop 10 ounces chocolate; place in a small bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, combine cream, pumpkin and spices; heat just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes., Stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours., Finely grate remaining chocolate; place in a small microwave-safe bowl. With hands dusted lightly with baking cocoa, shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in grated chocolate. (Mixture will be soft and truffles may flatten slightly upon standing.) , If desired, melt unused grated chocolate in a microwave and use to attach eyeballs. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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