Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

Total Time:Prep: 45 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Recipe by Diane Fuqua

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Dec. 18, 2022

These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland

Tropical Truffles: Stir 1/2 cup chopped dried bananas, 3 tablespoons dark rum and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger into melted chocolate mixture. Chill and shape as directed; roll truffles in chopped toasted coconut. Cherry Truffles: Place 3/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries in a small bowl. Cover with 3 tablespoons cherry brandy; let stand for 30 minutes. Drain cherries, reserving 1 tablespoon brandy; stir cherries and reserved brandy into melted chocolate mixture. Chill and shape as directed; roll truffles in chopped sliced toasted almonds. Hazelnut Truffles: Stir 3 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur into melted chocolate mixture. Chill and shape as directed; roll truffles in chopped toasted hazelnuts.
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Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

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Yield:about 4 dozen
Prep:45 min
Cook:5 min
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
  • 1-3/4 cups pistachios, chopped
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a small heavy saucepan, combine 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, the dark chocolate, cream and cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm.
  2. 2
    In a microwave, melt remaining semisweet chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in pistachios. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 103 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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