Cherry Mash Truffles
These rich chocolate truffles are blended with sweet cherry purée and rolled in cocoa or nuts — perfect for holidays, gifting, or fancy dessert trays.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Chill
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup cherry puree
2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
Cocoa powder or chopped nuts, for coating
Instructions
Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until just beginning to simmer.
Pour hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and melted.
Stir in cherry puree and cherry liqueur (if using) until fully incorporated.
Cover the ganache and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of ganache and roll into truffle-sized balls.
Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or chopped nuts until evenly coated.
Place on a tray and chill for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for rich flavor and smooth texture.
Chilling the ganache thoroughly makes rolling easier.
Cherry liqueur adds depth but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/cherry-mash-truffles/
