Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Food

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• To prepare chocolate-peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1-quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a medium-mesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight).
• To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1-inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle).
• To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a "Goober" through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter and peanut butter and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is completely melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
• Transfer to a bowl and chill for 4 hours, or until firm.
• Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in peanuts.
• Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
• Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.

PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla extract and salt with an electric mixer until well combined. Roll rounded teaspoons of the mixture into round balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Roll the peanut butter balls in any or all of the possible truffle accompaniments. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes. These truffles are best served very chilled.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate squares on high power for 1 minute.
• Stir chocolate and microwave for another minute or until chocolate is melted.
• Remove bowl from the microwave and mix in peanut butter until smooth.
• Let the mixture sit until it has cooled to room temperature.
• Mix in whipped topping and refrigerate for about an hour.
• Shape the mixture into one inch balls.
• Using a melon baller or teaspoon may make this easier.
• Roll the balls in your choice of coatings.
• This part is the most fun!
• Be creative!
• Store the balls in the refrigerator until serving or gift-giving time.
• These would make a nice gift if you placed the balls in paper candy holders and wrapped them up in a decorated tin or plastic container.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• To prepare chocolate peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a mediummesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight). To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle). To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a "Goober" through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Roll rounded teaspoons of the mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Roll the truffles in the chopped chocolate. Chill until very cold and firm, about 20 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Mix chocolate, banana, cream, and peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mixture until melted (it may be partially lumpy due to peanut butter), 5 to 10 minutes. Pour mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Scoop chocolate mixture with a melon baller and roll into 1-inch balls. Place confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl; coat truffles with confectioners' sugar and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 more hours.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED PEANUT BUTTER & PRETZEL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, butter and salt until blended. Stir in 3 cups pretzels., Shape pretzel mixture into 1-in. balls; transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets., Microwave remaining peanut butter on high for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Drizzle over truffles; sprinkle with remaining pretzels. Refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
• Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Cool to room temperature. Gently stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Scoop peanut butter mixture with melon baller or teaspoon, then shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Line an 8x8 or a 9x9 inch pan with foil and spray with vegetable oil.
• Melt white chocolate using the double boiler method or a metal bowl on a saucepan filled halfway with warm water. Melt slowly, stir the chocolate after it has begun to melt and continue stirring every minute or so. After 6-8 minutes, when the chocolate is three-quarters melted remove top pan from heat and stir until chocolate has completed melted and chocolate is smooth. Immediately stir in peanut butter and stir until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and let sit 30 minutes at room temperature then refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.
• Prepare milk chocolate layer the same as the white layer. After the addition of the peanut butter remove pan from fridge and add milk chocolate layer. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes then back in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
• Prepare dark chocolate layer using the same method. Remove pan from fridge, add dark layer to milk chocolate layer, keep at room temperature 20 minutes, refrigerated for 1 full hour or until top layer is firm to the touch.
• Remove pan from fridge and lift from pan. Turn upside down onto a cutting board and peel away the foil. Let stand at room temperature for a few minutes then trim the edges so sides are smooth. Make 9 cuts vertically the horizontally giving you approximately 81 squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and serve slightly chilled.

DIABETIC CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat the peanut butter into the cream cheese with of the 4 tablespoons Splenda and 1/2 teaspoon of the cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
• Roll mixture into marble sized balls and place in the freezer for 30 minute to firm.
• Mix remaining cocoa and Splenda in a zip-top bag.
• Place a few truffle balls at a time in the bag and shake to coat. Store in the refrigerator or a cool place in an air-tight container.

HEALTHY SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake pecans in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
• Combine toasted pecans, rolled oats, and peanut butter in a food processor or blender; blend, stopping to scrape down sides, until a thick "dough" forms.
• Microwave coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until melted, 10 to 15 seconds. Stir in cocoa powder and maple syrup until smooth. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls with your hands. Dip balls one at a time in the chocolate mixture using a spoon or fork, covering all sides. Transfer to the baking sheet. Let truffles sit, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
• Refrigerate truffles until set, about 20 minutes.