Recipe: Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle

Makes: 25-30

Ingredients

• 7 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon sifted flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 pitted dates, chopped
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded coconut
• Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt

Directions

1. Combine pumpkin puree, flour, butter, chopped dates, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, pumpkin spice and cinnamon in a food processor. Blend until smooth, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
2. Place chocolate chips, remaining vanilla extract, and sea salt in a small saucepan on medium/low, stirring frequently until melted.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate and pumpkin mixture and stir until well mixed. Place bowl in the fridge for approximately 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Place shredded coconut into a small bowl. Form 1-inch balls from the pumpkin mixture and roll in the shredded coconut.
5. Place truffles in a single layer in a covered dish and refrigerate overnight.

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