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Cherry Mash Truffles Recipe

Cherry Mash Truffles Recipe: A Chewy No-Bake Treat to Savor

Discover the delightful Cherry Mash Truffles Recipe, a sweet no-bake treat with chewy maraschino cherries, creamy peanut butter, and a chocolate coating.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Filling
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Cherry Juice
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract can substitute with vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt to balance sweetness
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips melted
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Salted Peanuts optional, omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fork or toothpick

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped maraschino cherries, cherry juice, softened butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy.
  2. Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, stirring continuously until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Once firm, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Freeze the truffles for another 15–20 minutes.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals until melted.
  7. Dip each chilled truffle into the chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
  8. Chill the coated truffles for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Optionally garnish with chopped peanuts or a drizzle of white chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.

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