Toasted Almond Truffles

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Rest Time 45 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Cuisine: American

Courses: Candy, Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 30

Calories: 95

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Holidays

Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Description

A silky milk chocolate truffle made by cooking evaporated milk and sugar to a boil, stirring in milk chocolate chips and almond extract, chilling the ganache, then shaping into 1-inch balls and rolling in finely chopped toasted almonds for a crisp, nutty coating. Simple, elegant, and irresistible.

Ingredients

1/2 Cups Evaporated milk
1/4 Cups Granulated sugar
2 pkg. Milk chocolate chips (11.5 oz)
1 tsp. Almond extract
1 Cup Almonds, finely chopped and toasted

Instructions

1
Combine evaporated milk and sugar in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
2
Boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Add chocolate chips and almond extract. Stir vigorously until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
4
Chill for 30–45 minutes until firm enough to shape.
5
Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in finely chopped toasted almonds to coat.
6
Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 30

Amount Per Serving
Calories 95kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 8g
Protein 2g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Toast almonds at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until golden and fragrant before chopping. The toasting makes a significant difference in flavor.

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