Description
Cherry Mash Truffles are delightful chocolate-covered treats that combine creamy peanut butter and maraschino cherries for a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup rice cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Extra chopped maraschino cherries (optional for garnish)
- Sprinkles or chopped nuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter with the finely chopped maraschino cherries.
- Gently fold in the powdered sugar and rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into 1-inch balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate truffle balls for about 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, then place back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Sprinkle with additional chopped cherries, sprinkles, or nuts while the chocolate is still wet.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-coated truffles for at least 30 minutes until the coating is firm.
- Remove from the refrigerator and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the truffles with different types of chocolate.
- Use the optional almond extract for added flavor.
- Store in the fridge for extended freshness if not consumed immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg