Chocolate Pecan Truffles Recipe

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Ingredients:

1 cup (150g) pecans, finely chopped

1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

200g dark chocolate, chopped

50g milk chocolate, chopped

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp honey or corn syrup

300g dark chocolate for coating

Extra pecans or chocolate shavings for decoration

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Instructions:

Prepare the Filling:

1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Let cool.

2. In a saucepan, heat the cream and honey (or corn syrup) until simmering.

3. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark and milk chocolate in a bowl. Stir until smooth.

4. Add the butter and mix until fully incorporated.

5. Fold in the toasted pecans.

6. Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.

Shape the Truffles:

1. Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.

2. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Coat the Truffles:

1. Melt the coating chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.

2. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, allowing the excess to drip off.

3. Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined tray.

Decorate:

1. Immediately top each truffle with a pecan half or sprinkle with chopped pecans.

2. Let the coating set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.