Description
This recipe guides you in making apricot almond truffles, a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed almonds for coating
Instructions
- Soak the chopped apricots in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Drain and blend the apricots in a food processor until smooth.
- Add almond meal, melted chocolate, honey, and salt to the processor. Blend until well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in crushed almonds to coat.
- Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For a variation, add a splash of almond extract for enhanced flavor.
- Use white chocolate instead of dark for a different taste.
- Consider garnishing with cocoa powder or shredded coconut for aesthetics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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