Description
Indulge in the sweet and decadent flavors of Cherry Mash Truffles. These no-bake treats are a delightful combination of cherries, chocolate, and peanut butter, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Cherry Mixture:
- 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Cherry Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine chopped cherries, powdered sugar, softened butter, almond extract, and salt. Mix until a thick dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Shape Truffles: Roll the cherry mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Freeze for 20–30 minutes.
- Make Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Stir in chopped peanuts.
- Coat Truffles: Dip each cherry ball into the chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For a more authentic Cherry Mash flavor, use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
