Pecan Marzipan Truffles
Calories: 119
Adjust Servings Here: 24 Truffles
Description
Celebrate the festive season with truffles. These pecan marzipan truffles are a beautiful twist on the traditional almond-based marzipan. Dipped in melted chocolate and chopped nuts, they take just 15 minutes to make.
Ingredients
Pecan Marzipan
- 7 oz (200 g) Ground pecans
- 7 oz (200 g) Powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) Light corn syrup
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp Almond extract
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Sugar syrup (or water as needed)
Truffles
- 7 oz (200 g) Pecan marzipan above
- 7 oz (200 g) Dark Chocolate
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Cooking oil
Instructions
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-sized piece of marzipan and roll it into a smooth ball. Set aside.
- Melt Chocolate - Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it 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.Pro 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!
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