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Valrhona Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These truffles make a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love
Prep Time30 minutes
Freezing time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Truffles
Servings: 30 pieces

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wax paper
  • Utensils
  •  baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Confectioner's sugar
  • 2/3 cup Canned pumpkin
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cup Reduced-fat graham crackers ( crushed )
  • 10 oz Valrhona 52% Dark Chocolate Baking Chips

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in pumpkin, pie spice and vanilla. Stir in cracker crumbs. Freeze, covered, 20 minutes or until firm enough to shape.
  • Shape pumpkin mixture into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.  Freeze 20 minutes or until firm.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets ; refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.