Best White Chocolate Pecan Truffles Recipes

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PECAN TRUFFLES



White Chocolate Pecan Truffles image

Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Wedding     Pecan     Brandy     Chill     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 ounces fine-quality white chocolate, chopped fine
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons brandy
3/4 cup pecans, chopped course. toasted lightly, and cooled

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring the cream to a boil, remove the pan from the heat, and add the chocolate, stirring until it is melted completely. Add the butter, stir the mixture until it is smooth, and stir in the brandy and 1/4 cup of the pecans. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill it, covered, for 4 hours, or until it is firm. Form the mixture by teaspoons into balls and roll the balls in the remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Chill the truffles in a baking pan for 1 hour, or until they are firm. The truffles keep in an airtight container, covered and chilled.

WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



White Chocolate Truffles image

This is the perfect holiday gift candy. It is so easy to make and will look so pretty in a gift box.-Gloria Nolan, Peoria, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
9 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt the candy coating, butter and cream over low heat until smooth, stirring frequently. Stir in sugar. (If mixture separates, beat with a mixer for 30 seconds.) Pour into an 8-in. square pan. Chill for 20 minutes or until slightly hardened. , Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out and shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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