Description
Chocolate Covered Turtle Truffles are a delightful treat combining rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans with caramel sauce and vanilla extract.
- Form the mixture into small balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling, then remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the chocolate-covered truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These truffles can be rolled in additional chopped pecans for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg