Description
These Citrus Infused Caramel Chocolate Pecan Truffles offer a delightful combination of rich dark chocolate, citrus-kissed caramel, and crunchy pecans. They are perfect for gifting or a luxurious self-indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa): melted for coating
- 150g (5.3oz) White Chocolate: for drizzling
- 150g (3/4 cup) Granulated Sugar: caramel base
- 100ml (3.4 fl oz) Heavy Cream: adds richness
- 75g (5 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter: for smooth texture
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract: enhances flavor
- 1 Tbsp Orange Zest: provides citrus aroma
- 1 Tbsp Orange Juice: intensifies citrus flavor
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt: balances sweetness
- 100g (3.5oz) Toasted Pecan Halves: adds crunch, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Light Corn Syrup (Optional): prevents crystallization
- Cocoa Powder: for dusting
Instructions
- Combine Caramel Ingredients: Mix sugar, butter, cream, orange zest, juice, and salt in a saucepan.
- Boil to Soft-Ball Stage: Boil to 118°C (245°F) without stirring.
- Cool and Flavor Caramel: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool.
- Shape Caramel Centers: Scoop and roll caramel into 20g balls.
- Freeze Caramel: Chill caramel balls for 10 minutes.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler.
- Dip and Coat: Dip chilled caramel in melted chocolate.
- Add Pecan Coating: Roll in chopped pecans.
- Set Chocolate: Refrigerate to set chocolate.
- Drizzle with White Chocolate: Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Notes
For a smoother caramel, use corn syrup. Toast pecans to enhance their flavor. Chilling caramel balls prevents melting during dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: chocolate,truffles,caramel,pecan,citrus,orange,dessert,homemade,gifting