Decadent Mini Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Truffles
Decadent Mini Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Truffles are irresistible bite-sized delights that blend creamy cheesecake, luscious caramel, and crunchy pecans, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 8 oz chocolate coating (milk or dark)
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
- Remaining chopped pecans for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in half of the chopped pecans into the mixture.
- Scoop small amounts of the mixture (about one inch in diameter) and roll them into balls using slightly damp hands to prevent sticking.
- Place the truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the truffles for about one hour to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate coating according to package instructions.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment paper.
- Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the coated truffles and sprinkle with remaining chopped pecans.
- Allow them to set at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg