Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles

Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles are smooth, creamy chocolate truffles with a hint of pumpkin pie flavor from pumpkin puree and fall spices. The pumpkin is subtle but adds a lovely autumn taste to these candies. Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles are perfect for Samhain, or any fall occasion.

Yield: about 30 truffles

Ingredients:

• 8 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon Pinch nutmeg
• 1 lb chocolate candy coating Orange sprinkles or other decorations (optional)

Preparation:

• Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-safe bowl.
• Combine the heavy cream, the pumpkin puree, the salt, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Whisk until the pumpkin and cream are smooth.
• Heat until the mixture just starts to boil.
• Pour the hot cream through a strainer over the chopped chocolate - this will strain out any large pieces of pumpkin puree that might interfere with a smooth truffle texture.
• Whisk the cream and chocolate together until the mixture is shiny and completely smooth - allow it to cool briefly.
• When it is still warm but no longer hot, whisk in the butter until it is incorporated.
• Press a piece of cling wrap on top of the chocolate and refrigerate it until it is firm enough to scoop, about 2 hours.
• When the chocolate is firm but not rock-hard, use a candy scoop or a teaspoon to scoop up small balls.
• Dust your hands with cocoa and roll the truffles between your palms to make them round.
• Melt the candy coating (or alternately, temper real chocolate) in the microwave until it is smooth and fluid.
• Dip the truffles in the coating, one by one, using dipping tools or a fork (If you desire, top them with orange sprinkles or other decorations while the chocolate is still wet).
• To get the effect in the picture, liberally dust the tops with orange sanding sugar.
• Refrigerate the truffles to set the coating, for about 10 minutes, before serving.
• Store Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and bring them to room temperature before serving.

 


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