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Cherry Mash Truffles

Cherry Mash Truffles: Nostalgic Chocolate Treats Made Easy

Delight in these Cherry Mash Truffles, a nostalgic chocolate treat combining maraschino cherries and creamy filling wrapped in rich chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Truffle Filling
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries pat dry
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate or optional chocolate

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the maraschino cherries dry using paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in dried maraschino cherries into the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Scoop portions of the filling and roll into small balls, placing them on a lined baking tray.
  5. Chill the tray with shaped truffles in the refrigerator for 45–60 minutes.
  6. Melt the semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  7. Dip each truffle into melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated, and let excess chocolate drip off.
  8. Allow dipped truffles to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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