Pecan Mocha Truffles
Pecan Mocha Truffles are a delicious treat that is every chocolate lover’s dream. We use Dark chocolate cocoa and morsels along with Priester’s Pecans to whip up an easy and delicious delicacy.
Priester’s Pecan Mocha Truffles
We love to share goodies with the folks we love. There is no limit or season in which food gifting isn’t a good idea. We think these Pecan Mocha Truffles are a great idea anytime too!
I also love supporting Hometown Folks! Our friends about 30 miles away at Priester’s Pecans serve up some of the South’s finest treats. We used their delicious HONEY GLAZED PECANS for this decadent dish but feel free to use their regular PECAN PIECES OR HALVES too!
Ingredients for the Truffles
The full ingredient list and quantities are listed at the bottom of this post on a printable recipe card.
- Heavy whipping cream
- Granulated Sugar
- Cold butter, cubed
- Dark chocolate chips
- Caramel syrup
- Dark cocoa powder
- Confectioners sugar
- Pecan pieces, plain or flavored. We like Priester’s Honey Glazed Pecans
How to Make Pecan Mocha Truffles
This No Bake recipe is simple and so dang good. The only equipment you need is a microwave and a freezer!
Place a metal bowl in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes to an hour.
Place cream, sugar and butter in a large microwavable cup or mixing bowl. Cook at normal high heat for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until butter is melted and mixture is in a soft boil.
Remove from microwave and stir in 12 oz of dark chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of pecan pieces until smooth. Add caramel syrup and mix well.
Pour chocolate mixture in chilled metal bowl and return to the freezer for 1 to 2 hours until chocolate is set.
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Once chocolate is chilled and firm, use an ice cream scoop or a melon baller that measures one inch. Scoop out 1 inch balls and set on pan fitted with parchment paper. You may either roll balls in pecan pieces or sprinkle them over the top.
You can leave in a ball shape or press out for small discs. Return to the freezer for one hour and allow to set. Sprinkle truffles with prepared cocoa and sugar. Serve and enjoy.
Tips for Perfect Pecan Mocha Truffles
Overheating the cream can happen very fast. It should be very hot but not a full boil, just a simmer. Most microwaves get this done in 2 to 2.5 minutes. If you go over, the cream will be way too hot.
I believe the best ingredients are the ones you don’t have to make a special trip to the store for. If you have regular cocoa and chocolate chips on hand, use them. The truffles will be much sweeter but it will get the job done.
Using a spoon and melon baller or ice cream scoop to scoop the balls out and placing them onto a parchment lined sheet pan helps keep things tidy. You can also spray your fingers with a bit of cooking spray if you wanted a better shaped truffle ball.
This process is worth waiting for the initial set time is a minimum of 2 hours. You want that chocolate nice and firm so you don’t have to handle the truffle balls very much. The second set time is to firm them back up after working with them and is just as important.
Other additions you may like
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- Dark Chocolate nibs
- Caramel glaze drizzled over the top
- Sprinkles to match the occasion
Storage
These beauties will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. IF they last that long!
Other Great Treats
- Cinnamon Roll Cookies
- Easy Microwave Fudge
- Candied Pecans
- Oven Roasted Pecans
- Red Velvet Cookies
- Shortbread Cookies
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Pecan Mocha Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces Dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons Caramel syrup
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1.5 cups Pecan pieces
Instructions
- Place a metal bowl in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Place cream, sugar and butter in a large microwavable cup or mixing bowl. Cook at normal high heat for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until butter is melted and mixture is in a soft boil.
- Remove from microwave and stir in 12 oz of dark chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of pecan pieces until smooth. Add caramel syrup and mix well.
- Pour chocolate mixture in chilled metal bowl and return to the freezer for 1 to 2 hours until chocolate is set.
- Sift confectioners sugar and dark cocoa powder together mixing well. Set aside. Once chocolate is chilled and firm, use an ice cream scoop or any other melon baller that measures one inch. Scoop out 1 inch balls and set on pan fitted with parchment paper. You may either roll balls in pecan pieces or sprinkle them over the top.
- Return to the freezer for one hour and allow to set. Sprinkle truffles with prepared cocoa and sugar. Serve and enjoy.
I made these mocha truffles for my daughter’s birthday party and she loved the. Very delicious and presentable.
Thanks!