Description
Delicious pecan pie truffles that deliver the rich, caramelly flavor of traditional pecan pie in a bite-sized treat, without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz good quality chocolate, for dipping
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry pan for a few minutes, then let them cool.
- Mix together the toasted pecans, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined and sticky.
- Scoop the mixture and roll into small balls, then chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate, allow to cool slightly, then dip each truffle until fully coated.
- Place the dipped truffles on wax paper to firm up. Enjoy!
Notes
You can make these truffles ahead of time; they last up to a week in the fridge or can be frozen for up to two months. For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream cheese and vegan chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg