Best Warm Winter Spice Truffles Recipes

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SPICED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



Spiced Chocolate Truffles image

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.

COFFEE-SPICE WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



Coffee-Spice White Chocolate Truffles image

Categories     Candy     Coffee     Liqueur     Chocolate     Freeze/Chill     Christmas     Spice     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped
5 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon ground espresso beans
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
24 candied violets or whole espresso beans

Steps:

  • Stir 12 ounces white chocolate in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water) until melted and smooth and candy thermometer registers 110°F. (chocolate will feel warm to touch). Remove from over water. Mix in espresso powder, ground espresso beans and spices. Add crème fraîche, whipping cream, liqueur and vanilla; whisk until blended (mixture may appear curdled). Freeze until firm enough to hold shape, whisking occasionally, about 25 minutes.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Using about 1 tablespoon espresso mixture for each truffle, spoon mixture in mounds on 1 sheet. Freeze truffles until just firm but still malleable, about 15 minutes. Quickly press or roll each mound into irregular ball. Return to freezer on sheet.
  • Stir remaining 12 ounces white chocolate in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water) until melted and smooth and candy thermometer registers 110°F. Remove from over water. Drop 1 truffle into chocolate. Using fork, turn to coat. Lift truffle from chocolate on fork tines, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Using knife as aid, slide truffle off fork onto second foil-lined sheet, being careful to keep truffle upright. Top with 1 candied violet or 1 espresso bean. Repeat with remaining truffles and chocolate, rewarming chocolate as necessary to maintain temperature of 110°F. Chill truffles until coating is firm, about 30 minutes. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Chill in airtight container.) Let stand 20 minutes at room temperature before serving.

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