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Cherry Mash Truffles

Delight in Homemade Cherry Mash Truffles That Melt Hearts

Experience the nostalgic delight of Cherry Mash Truffles, a simple no-bake dessert that combines sweet cherries and creamy peanut butter.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Mixture
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cherry Juice
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Truffle Filling
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
For Coating
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter can use crunchy
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Salted Peanuts optional
Optional Decoration
  • 1/4 cup White Chocolate for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine chopped maraschino cherries, cherry juice, softened butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt until cohesive.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar to the cherry mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Once chilled, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them into smooth spheres.
  5. Freeze the formed truffles for about 15-20 minutes to firm them up.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and peanut butter, microwaving until smooth and fully melted.
  7. Fold in the chopped salted peanuts into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
  8. Dip each chilled truffle into the chocolate mixture and return them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
  10. If desired, melt white chocolate for drizzling on top of the truffles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

These truffles can be customized with different nut butters or chocolate types to suit your taste. Ensure proper chilling for best results.

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