Pecan Marzipan Truffles (video)

Name: Pecan Marzipan Truffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 7 oz Ground pecans; 7 oz Powdered sugar; 4 tbsp Light corn syrup; ½ tsp Vanilla extract; ¼ tsp Almond extract; 2 tbsp Sugar syrup ((or water as needed) ); 7 oz Pecan marzipan (above); 7 oz Dark Chocolate; 2 tbsp Cooking oil

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Celebrate the festive season with truffles. These pecan marzipan truffles are a beautiful twist to the traditional almond-based marzipan. Dipped in melted chocolate and chopped nuts, these take just 15 minutes to make.

A stack of marzipan truffles — Homemade Truffles with Pecan Marzipan

Traditionally, marzipan is made with almonds but the truth is you can use any nut meal to make marzipan. For example, my mom made cashew marzipan because back home cashews are more affordable than almonds

Pecans are very common here and often I love to make pecan marzipan instead of almonds. In fact, you must try chocolate pecan marzipan. Pecan and chocolate are a match made in heaven. If you love marzipan and have access to pecans, you absolutely must-try pecan marzipan.

Ingredients or substitutes

Marzipan - I used homemade marzipan made with pecans today. You can use store-bought marzipan made with almonds just as well.
Dark chocolate - Marzipan is sweet so I highly recommend using dark chocolate. This really cuts down the sweetness of the marzipan.
Cooking oil - this just helps dilute the chocolate so it's not too thick and chunky.

Truffles scattered on a wooden table — Homemade Truffles with Pecan Marzipan

Step by step instructions (pin)

Pecan Marzipan

In a food processor - add the almond meal and powdered sugar. Pulse until smooth - a minute or two
Transfer to a bowl. Add the light corn syrup, almond, and vanilla extract. Combine well. Bring it all together into a ball - if necessary add one or two tablespoons of water or sugar syrup. Lightly knead on a work surface until you have a smooth ball
Wrap in plastic wrap and store until ready to use.

Truffles

Balls - Take a small tablespoon size piece of marzipan and roll it into ball smooth ball. Set aside
Melt Chocolate - Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a double-boiler or microwave at 50% power until smooth. Add one to 2 tbsp cooking oil to make it pouring consistency.
Dip the truffles - Using a fork and chocolate dipping tools - dip each ball in the melted chocolate. Pick the ball on the fork and scrape as much from the bottom on the edge of the bowl.Tip - be patient and let the excess chocolate drip so you don't have a chocolate ring below the truffle.
Place the balls on the parchment paper. Place in the fridge to set. When set - dust with gold luster dust (optional)
Enjoy

Frequently asked questions

How long do these marzipan truffles keep?

These will last at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or well wrapped in the fridge for about a month

Can I coat these marzipan balls with anything else other than melted chocolate?

Yes, you can just dust them with dry cocoa powder similar to how we made our chocolate marzipan truffles. Alternatively, you can also coat these with finely chopped nuts.

What other truffles can I make?

Truffles and fudge use similar ingredients and are a huge umbrella of treats, here are a few I have shared with you.
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Classic Vanilla flavored Marzipan Truffles
Pecan Marzipan Truffle
Chocolate Coconut Fudge Squares
Microwave Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
Coconut Balls

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Pecan Marzipan Truffles

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 13 votes

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Calories: 2384kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 24 Truffles

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