Cherry Mash Truffles Recipe
Love bite-sized cherry heaven? This Cherry Mash Truffles Recipe packs sweet nostalgia in every piece. Creamy cherry mash meets chocolate-peanut crunch.
Ingredients
- 14 oz maraschino cherries drained, chopped
- 14 oz powdered sugar 4 cups
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 12 oz chocolate almond bark
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup chopped cocktail peanuts
Instructions
Drain the Cherries
- Open jar. Drain cherries in colander. Pat dry with paper towels. Chop finely. Let sit 30 minutes.
Mix the Cherry Base
- Cream butter in bowl. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix until crumbly dough forms. Add cherry juice and extract.
Fold in Cherries
- Add chopped cherries. Stir gently until combined. Dough gets pink and sticky. Don't overmix.
Form Truffle Balls
- Scoop 1 tsp portions. Roll into smooth balls. Place on parchment sheet. Freeze 45 minutes until firm.
Melt Chocolate Coating
- Break almond bark into microwave bowl. Add peanut butter. Microwave 20 seconds. Stir. Repeat until smooth.
Dip Frozen Balls
- Use fork to dip balls in chocolate. Let excess drip off. Place back on parchment. Work quickly.
Add Peanut Crunch
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on wet chocolate. Press lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour until set completely.