Craving a quick, healthy, and absolutely delicious treat? These Cherry Mash Truffles are your answer! Imagine biting into a decadent, cherry-infused bite that's both satisfying and surprisingly simple to make. This isn't just a recipe; it's a little moment of pure joy, and I'm excited to share it with you.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make the most incredible cherry desserts, and these Cherry Mash Truffles capture that same cherished flavor in a modern, effortless way. It brings back fond memories of those cozy moments in her kitchen, giving an incredible blast of deliciousness
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Cherry Filling:
- 1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Ingredients for the Chocolate Coating:
- 4 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao), chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- Sea salt flakes
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Cherries: If using fresh cherries, pit them and remove the stems. Chop finely or place in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cherries, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and a thick paste forms.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up. This will make it easier to roll into truffles.
- Form the Truffles: Remove the cherry mixture from the refrigerator. Using a small spoon or a melon baller, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small, even-sized balls. Gently place each truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl. Melt using either a double boiler or a microwave. If microwaving, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- Dip the Truffles: Using two forks or dipping tools, dip each cherry truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently lift the truffle from the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Add Toppings (Optional): While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the truffles with your desired toppings, such as shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or sea salt flakes.
- Chill and Set: Place the dipped truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Serve and Enjoy These Cherry Mash Truffles: Remove the truffles from the refrigerator just before serving. Store any leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Cherry Mash Truffles
Quick, healthy, and delicious cherry-infused truffles that are simple to make.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- If using fresh cherries, pit them and remove the stems. Chop finely or place in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.1 cup pitted cherries
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cherries, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and a thick paste forms.1 cup pitted cherries, 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Pinch sea salt
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up. This will make it easier to roll into truffles.
- Remove the cherry mixture from the refrigerator. Using a small spoon or a melon baller, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small, even-sized balls. Gently place each truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl. Melt using either a double boiler or a microwave. If microwaving, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.4 oz dark chocolate, 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Using two forks or dipping tools, dip each cherry truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Gently lift the truffle from the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.4 oz dark chocolate
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the truffles with your desired toppings, such as shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or sea salt flakes.To taste shredded coconut, To taste chopped nuts, To taste sea salt flakes
- Place the dipped truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Remove the truffles from the refrigerator just before serving. Store any leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.