Truffles with dried fruits and nuts
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Truffles with dried fruits and nuts can easily be made at home. This exquisite homemade dessert can be presented as a gift or served as an appetizer with a light wine. Of course, you can make these candies without any special occasion. Such truffles are not only delicious but also healthy, thanks to the dried fruits and nuts. The finished dessert can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Let's make homemade chocolate. Place the cream on low heat, add sugar and mix. Once the sugar has dissolved, add butter, cocoa, and cocoa butter. Stir well until smooth—chocolate is ready.
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Step 2
Mix shelled walnuts with whiskey (you can use brandy) and blend in a blender until it forms a paste. If making truffles for children, replace the alcohol with honey.
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Step 3
Wash the prunes and dates and remove the pits, if any. Place the prunes and dates into a blender and chop as well. You don't need to chop them too finely, so that pieces of fruit will still be noticeable in the candies.
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Step 4
Add the nut butter and chopped dried fruits to the warm chocolate. Mix well and refrigerate for an hour.
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Step 5
From the hardened mixture, form balls and roll them in cocoa powder or carob. Place the truffles on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.