Dark Chocolate Cherry Truffles - E.D.SMITH®

Dark Chocolate Cherry Truffles

Delectable dark chocolate surrounding a plump, juicy cherry. These dark chocolate cherry truffles by Jennifer Pallian perfect make ahead treat to share or gift any time of year.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Difficulty Level Easy, Intermediate
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup whipping cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 14 oz good quality dark chocolate chopped (divided use)
  • E.D.SMITH® Cherry Pie Filling

Directions
 

  • Drop teaspoonfuls of the cherry pie filling onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until hard.
  • Microwave 8 oz chocolate with cream and butter at 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until mostly melted. Stir to finish melting. Chill until firm enough to handle, 1 hour or more.
  • Scoop chocolate mixture by tablespoonfuls and roll between palms to form balls. Use your pinkie finger to make a deep well in the truffle and insert a frozen cherry. Close the truffle back up (you may need to add a bit more chocolate mixture). Don’t worry if it is messy, it will be coated in chocolate. Freeze truffles until firm.
  • Microwave remaining 6 oz chocolate on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, until 80% melted. Stir to finish melting. Use a long skewer to grab a truffle and coat in the chocolate. Let excess drip back into the bowl, then place the skewer it in a jar full of dry beans (or pie weights) to let it harden.
Type Cookies, Bars & Squares - Easy Use - Ice cream, Mousse & Parfaits
Season/Occasion Holiday, Christmas & New Years - Spring & Easter - Thanksgiving, Autumn & Halloween - Valentine's Day