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Bite-Sized Pecan Pie Truffles Everyone Loves
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Bite-Sized Pecan Pie Truffles Everyone Loves

Love pecan pie? These truffles give you all that flavor in an easy, no bake version. Perfect for holidays or anytime cravings hit.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Pecan Pie Truffles
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups toasted pecans finely chopped
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or Biscoff cookie crumbs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup corn syrup or Biscoff spread or pecan butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips of choice for melting

Instructions

  • In a roomy mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans with the crumbs, a pinch of salt, and the brown sugar. Give it a good stir so everything is nicely distributed.
  • Pour in the maple syrup along with the corn syrup, or Biscoff spread if you prefer a richer touch, and add the vanilla. Mix it all together until the mixture becomes sticky and holds when pressed, that is how you know it is just right.
  • Shape the mixture into small, neat balls, about an inch in size, and arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment. If you would like them perfectly uniform, you can gently press the mixture into a mini silicone muffin pan instead.
  • Place the tray in the freezer and let them chill until firm, anywhere from 45 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on your patience.
  • Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips slowly, heating in short intervals of about 30 seconds and stirring well each time, until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
  • Take each chilled pecan piece and dip it into the melted chocolate, coating it fully, then return it to the lined tray.
  • Before the chocolate sets, finish with a sprinkle of extra chopped pecans or a touch of sea salt, if you like a little contrast.
  • Leave them at room temperature until the chocolate firms up completely, and they are ready to serve.

Notes

  1. For a vegan version, simply use dairy-free chocolate chips, they will give you the same smooth finish without compromising the result.
  2. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will keep nicely for up to two weeks. If you would like to prepare them in advance, they can be frozen for up to two months.
  3. For a pleasant twist in flavor, consider adding a touch of espresso powder, a splash of bourbon, or a handful of shredded coconut to the filling.