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Microwave Truffles

By: Joy Neustel 
"'I love to entertain and try new recipes, so I couldn't wait to make these chocolaty confections for the holidays,' relates Joy Neustel of Jamestown, North Dakota. 'They're smooth, rich and so pretty topped with pecans. No one will ever guess how easy they are to make.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted, divided
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Place 24 small foil candy cups in miniature muffin cups or on a baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pecans into each; set cups and remaining pecans aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in cream and extract. Beat with an electric mixer until slightly thickened, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Immediately pour into prepared cups. Top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until set.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by abbythebaker813   view full review
PLEASE READ THIS: You are such a lifesaver. I couldn't find another truffle recipe that looked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by sbrown   view full review
Such a great easy recipe! Just as good as the ones that take all day to coat with chocolate,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by CCNUCKER Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is just as advertised! Smooth, creamy, easy to prepare, and everyone just kept sneaking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Kathleen C   view full review
So easy! So great! I'm always a hero when I bring these to a party. Sometimes I add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2009 by Keri   view full review
Wow, these are wonderful. I love cherries and did a slight twist - I added 1/8 cup of chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by MARIAM   view full review
Awesome fast recipe for truffles! I usually make them the old fashion way, with waiting till...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2008 by MYMY800   view full review
This was a great recipe for my first time trying truffles. I actually used a double boiler...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by WORSHIPWARRIORMT   view full review
The flavor was alright...didn't like the way they looked either. Wouldn't make them again :(
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by BECKY CROCKER   view full review
I think if I would have used milk chocolate chips i could have gave this 5 stars. Plus maybe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by tireland   view full review
Made these for a wine & chocolate girls night. Super easy and everyone raved about them!

 

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