Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 6 ounces high-quality semisweet or white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, honey, or maple syrup (choose your preferred sweetener)
Coatings and Toppings
- Cocoa powder
- Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- Pumpkin seeds
- Shredded coconut
- Melted chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Mixture: Combine pumpkin puree with pumpkin spice blend in a small bowl. Gently warm if needed to help meld the spices evenly into the pumpkin.
- Mix with Chocolate and Sweeteners: Slowly melt the chocolate and butter or coconut oil together. Fold in the pumpkin spice mixture along with your chosen sweetener, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the truffle batter to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
- Form the Truffles: Use a small scoop or spoon to portion out the chilled mixture and quickly roll it between your palms to create bite-sized balls, working swiftly to prevent the mixture from becoming too soft.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dip in melted chocolate for a polished finish. Place on parchment paper and allow to set.
- Chill Again Before Serving: Refrigerate the coated truffles for at least 30 minutes to firm up and let the flavors develop fully before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer taste and smoother texture.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to make shaping easier and less sticky.
- Work quickly when rolling truffles by hand to maintain firmness and shape.
- Experiment with different coatings like crushed graham crackers or cocoa nibs for variety.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to preserve freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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