Description
Pecan Pie Truffles are sweet treats that combine the flavors of classic pecan pie into bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips, for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and chopped pecans until smooth.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is well coated.
- Place the chocolate-coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow the chocolate to set in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These truffles can be rolled in crushed pecans for added texture.
- Adjust sweetness by altering the amount of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Truffles, dessert, no bake treats, chocolate truffles