Description
Chocolate Pecan Caramel Truffles are rich dark chocolate treats filled with caramel and crunchy pecans, offering a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate – 200 grams (chopped)
- Heavy Cream – 100 ml
- Pecans – 100 grams (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- Caramel Sauce – 100 grams
- Sea Salt – a pinch (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel if making homemade by heating sugar in a saucepan until it melts and turns amber.
- Make the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped dark chocolate, then stirring until smooth.
- Combine the caramel sauce and chopped pecans into the chocolate ganache mixture.
- Form the truffles by scooping out the mixture and rolling it into balls.
- Melt additional dark chocolate and coat each truffle, allowing excess to drip off.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chill the mixture before forming truffles for easier handling.
- Experiment with different nuts for variety.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Pecan, Caramel, Truffles, Dessert, Treats