Description
Delight in these luscious Cherry Mash Truffles, featuring rich semi-sweet chocolate blended with vibrant cherry puree and a hint of cherry liqueur. These elegant ganache-based treats are coated in cocoa powder or chopped nuts, perfect for a sophisticated dessert or a special gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 8 oz high-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry puree
- 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
Coating
- Cocoa powder or chopped nuts, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate: Place the chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate into a heatproof bowl, ensuring the pieces are roughly uniform for even melting.
- Heat the Cream: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, watching carefully to avoid boiling.
- Create the Ganache: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- Stir the Mixture: Gently stir the chocolate and cream together until fully melted and silky smooth, forming a rich ganache base.
- Add Cherry Flavor: Incorporate the cherry puree and, if desired, the cherry liqueur into the ganache, mixing thoroughly until the flavors are well blended.
- Chill the Ganache: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours, or until the ganache firms up enough to handle.
- Shape the Truffles: Using a small scoop or your hands, portion out about a tablespoon of ganache at a time and roll into smooth, compact balls.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle generously in cocoa powder or chopped nuts, making sure each is fully coated for flavor and texture.
- Final Chill: Arrange the coated truffles on a baking tray and chill in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste and texture.
- If cherry liqueur is not available or preferred, simply omit it – the truffles will still be delicious.
- Chill time can be extended if ganache isn’t firm enough for rolling.
- To keep truffles fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a different flavor twist, substitute cherry puree with raspberry or strawberry puree.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate truffles, cherry truffles, chocolate ganache, cherry puree, no-bake dessert, chocolate cherry dessert
