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Cranberry Orange Truffles Recipe

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Homemade truffles are a delicacy my family looks forward to every holiday. We love the combination of tart cranberries and rich chocolate—and the orange and almond put this recipe over the top.—TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, NJ

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Cranberry Orange Truffles Recipe

Prep: 1 hour + chilling

Yield: 40 Servings

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Ingredients

12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon almond extract
COATING:
12 ounces white candy coating, chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat chocolate and butter until melted, stirring frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the heat, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
Remove from the heat; stir in the cranberries, orange juice concentrate and extract. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls.
In a microwave, melt candy coating. Dip truffles in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; immediately sprinkle with almonds. Drizzle with bittersweet chocolate and garnish with dried cranberries. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 truffle equals 136 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 11 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Orange Truffles in Country Woman December/January 2010, p33

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Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2012 by hauke

I love cranberries - need I say more. Rich and delicious, definitely a keeper.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by chuchutran14

I used almonds, coconut, and peanuts to coat the outsides instead of what the recipe called for and I also dipped the truffles in chocolate too.The batter was very hard to work with. Refrigerating it does make it hard so you can work with it, but once you roll in in between your hands, boy was that a huge disaster. If you like sweet stuff, this is the way too go. Way to sweet for my taste. I probably will not make this again, this is too labor intensive.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by FarmerGig

Amazing! Made a number of variations, rolled them in almonds, chocolate candies, etc. Not as pretty as the picture but great recipe.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2010 by mtpainter

I made this recipe and will add it to my candy recipes to make every year. I used cherry flavored craisins and my sons loved them.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by nanasue6x

yum yum had a little trouble dipping in white chocolate, but I never made anything dipped before.I guess I will have to practice practice practice...........I love the combination of orange, cranberries and chocolate

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by TTech63

This sounds great! Hope to have time to make before Christmas. Truffles are fun to make. Everyone always wants to know if you really made them. I'll be back with a review soon

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by dh2871

Awesome tasting and very pretty

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by johnpaul

I actually made these truffles and LOVED 'EM.

I used long wooden skewers to dip the truffles in the coating - then sealed the spot where the skewer was with a dab of coating.

Will definitely keep recipe and make again

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by jetluvs2cook

I wasn't going to fix a lot of candy this year for the holidays, but I think I might put this one on the list to try! I think it looks delicious and it doesn't seem complicated to me at all!

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by mfl

'fishrgal', how about dried cherries?

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by fishrgal

I am going to try it and I think it looks yummy. By the way, any ideas on substitutions for the cranberries for those that may not care for them?

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