Peanut Butter Truffles
My BF loves peanut butter and because of that I have quite a few peanut butter dessert recipes in my to-try pile. Most of them are a little too complicated for my addled brain but this Peanut Butter Truffle recipe, which I have no idea where it is from, looked really easy. I think even I can pull this off.
1 cup All Natural Peanut Butter (Creamy or Smooth)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
6 oz good quality dark chocolate, I used Lindt 70%
In your stand mixer bowl combine peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix on low speed until sugar is incorporated then turn up to medium until completely combined. It will look kind of crumbly.
Scoop out 1 tbs and for into 1 inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet that will fit in your freezer. When all balls have been formed place baking sheet in freezer for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. The chocolate will haves directions on the package. Once chocolate is melt drop in a peanut butter ball and quickly roll around with a fork to coat. Remove coated peanut butter ball and place on wax paper to dry.
The dipping in chocolate takes a few tries to get your chocolate dipping rhythm but don’t be discourage they all taste the same no matter what they look like.
These turned out cute and were very easy. The only issue I had was the peanut butter I used was unsalted; it did not have enough peanut flavor. I would definitely make these again but with a more flavorful peanut butter and maybe stick a chuck of chocolate in the center.
(via jenisepurvis)
