Name: Date-Pecan Bourbon Truffles
Yield: Makes about 18
Ingredients: 1 cup packed very coarsely chopped pitted dates; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 18

Ingredients

1 cup packed very coarsely chopped pitted dates

2 tablespoons bourbon

1/4 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans

Preparation

Step 1
Line cookie sheet with foil. Mix dates and 1 tablespoon bourbon in bowl; set aside. Bring cream, syrup, butter and nutmeg to simmer in heavy medium saucepan, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth and melted. Stir in date mixture and remaining 1 tablespoon bourbon. Freeze mixture until firm enough to mound on spoon, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Drop chocolate mixture by rounded tablespoons onto foil-lined sheet. Freeze until almost firm, about 10 minutes. Roll each mound in pecans. Chill until firm. (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.) Serve cold.

TagsCandy Dessert Bourbon Whiskey Alcohol Beverages Date Dried Fruit Fruit Pecan Nut Gluten Free Bon Appétit

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