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Chocolate Truffles with Pecans and Dried Cranberries

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"The recipes here reflect my British roots, but not necessarily my family traditions," writes Mairi Morrison of London, England. "Although my mother is from Scotland and my father is from Northern Ireland, I grew up in Los Angeles, where our weeknight meals were typically American: spaghetti, tacos, and burgers. It wasn't until I moved to Europe that I became really interested in food. Here in London my social life is centered around the table. I really like this dish because it is typically British, and perfect for a rainy winter evening in London."

Make these ahead if you like (they will keep for a week in the fridge) or make them on a whim, since the recipe is so easy. Lyle's Golden Syrup is a popular British sweetener with a flavor that's similar to mild honey.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 36

Ingredients

3/4 cup whipping cream
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Lyle's Golden Syrup or light corn syrup
3 tablespoons frozen concentrated cranberry juice cocktail, thawed
12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped
Powdered sugar (optional)
Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir cream, butter, syrup, and cranberry concentrate in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted. Mix in cranberries and pecans. Pour truffle mixture into 11x7-inch glass dish. Freeze until firm, about 50 minutes.

    Step 2

    Cut truffle mixture into 36 portions. Lift each out and roll between palms into round. Place on baking sheet. Roll truffles in powdered sugar or cocoa powder. Cover and chill up to 1 week. Serve cold.

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