| Level: | Easy |
| Yield: | 30 to 50 |
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream (preferably not ultra-pasteurized)
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter (commercially prepared)
- 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- ‘Goobers’ for truffle center, optional
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 to 1 cup finely ground cocktail peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- To prepare chocolate-peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1-quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a medium-mesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight).
- To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1-inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle).
- To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a “Goober” through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 40 servings |
| Calories | 155 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
Reviews
The chocolate really overpowered the peanut butter. Very tasty, but not the peanut butter/chocolate flavor I was looking for.
this was a great recipe and i will make this again