Valrhona Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

Valrhona Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These truffles make a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Freezing time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Dark Chocolate, Pumpkin, Truffle
Difficulty: Intermediate
Brand: Valrhona
Seasonal: Thanksgiving
Servings: 30 pieces

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wax paper
  • Utensils
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2/3 cup Canned Pumpkin
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/4 cup Reduced-fat Graham Crackers ( crushed )
  • 10 oz Valrhona 52% Dark Chocolate Baking Chips

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in pumpkin, pie spice and 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. Stir in cracker crumbs. Freeze, covered, 20 minutes or until firm enough to shape.
  • Shape pumpkin mixture into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.  Freeze 20 minutes or until firm.
  • In a microwave, melt 10 oz Valrhona 52% Dark Chocolate Baking Chips; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets ; refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

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