Truffle Acorns

Name: Truffle Acorns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons almond extract; 79 milliliters finely chopped almonds, toasted; 57 grams 1/4 cup dark chocolate candy coating (about; 85 grams package cream cheese, softened; 340 grams cups semisweet chocolate chips; 36 servings Slivered almonds; 1 teaspoon water

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Truffle Acorns a try. This recipe serves 36. One serving contains 85 calories, 1g of protein, and 6g of fat. Head to the store and pick up almond extract, slivered almonds, cream cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and fodmap friendly diet.

Instructions

Melt chocolate chips in microwave. Stir in cream cheese, water and extract until well blended. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape teaspoonfuls into slightly oblong balls with one flatter end; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.

Ingredients you will need

Chocolate Chips

Cream Cheese

Extract

Water

Equipment you will use

Baking Sheet

Microwave

In microwave or double boiler, melt candy coating. Dip the flat end of each acorn about 1/8 in. into the chocolate, then dip in chopped almonds. Insert a slivered almond into the top for a stem. Return to waxed paper to harden.

Ingredients you will need

Almond Bark