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Super Bowl Truffles

January 28, 2014 By Betsy Cohen 14 Comments

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Super Bowl Truffles

Super Bowl Truffles! I keep seeing all these AMAZING appetizers and covered dishes suitable for the big game but nothing for those of us with a sweet tooth!

I realize that decadent almond truffles might not be the first thing one thinks of for the Super Bowl, but once you check out Super Bowl Truffles, you may be inclined to change your mind.

I toasted whole almonds for my first batch and processed them to a perfect consistency. After forming them into balls and setting them in the freezer I dipped them into a bath of melted chocolate.

I was so excited to try these truffles….until I actually ate one. They were just too strong for a truffle. I blame the almond’s skin…it made my Super Bowl Truffles bitter. Kind of like the Browns football season.

I got smarter on the next round and I used blanched almonds. You can blanch your own, however, I go the easier route and let someone else do this tedious step. The color of the truffle filling was much better this time around without the skin and guess what? That nasty bitter taste went away.

Even though my beloved Browns are, once again, sitting on the sidelines, I will not let that put a damper on one of my favorite holidays. This Super Bowl will be deliciously sweet and fabulous with Super Bowl Truffles.

Maybe next year, Cleveland. I will be there, as always, cheering for you whether or not you fumble your way through the season!

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Super Bowl Truffles
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Recipe Type: Treats
Author: Betsy Cohen
Prep time: 40 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 28-30
Ingredients
  • Almond filling:
  • 2 cups blanched almonds, lightly toasted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Chocolate topping:
  • 10 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
Instructions
  1. For the almond filling:
  2. Place the almonds and sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until the nuts are finely chopped. Add the cream and butter and process until smooth.
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Use a small cookie dough scoop to scoop the filling onto the pan. Freeze for 15 minutes. Roll the balls between the palms of your hands to make them smooth. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is melted.
  4. For the chocolate topping:
  5. Melt the chocolate, either on the stovetop of in the microwave, until almost all of the chips are melted. Add the coconut oil, if using, and stir until completely smooth.
  6. Dip each filling ball into the melted chocolate and return to the pan. Drizzle any leftover chocolate over the covered truffles.
  7. Freeze to set.
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Comments

  1. Mary Walker says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    I hate puns, but these do look, “Super!!!!” How fitting!
    Even better is that they look easy.

    Reply
    • Betsy Cohen says

      January 28, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Mary,

      I LOVE puns and you scored a touchdown with yours!

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Love the use of almonds for the truffle! I probably would have done the same thing using whole almonds – thanks for saving me that step! 🙂

    Reply
    • Betsy Cohen says

      January 28, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Christine,

      It was my pleasure to experiment for both of us! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  3. bakinginatornado says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:31 am

    I love that these truffles are so different from all the others I’ve been seeing. Can’t wait to put them on our dessert bar for the game. Sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • Betsy Cohen says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Baking in a Tornado,

      Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your sharing the recipe and know your friends will enjoy ‘bellying up to the bar’ for these!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] Dusting of Sugar says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Aw, such a dedicated fan! These look awesome, I’ve never seen truffles like this. I’m not really into football, but ‘m sure I’ll find another excuse to make them 🙂

    Reply
    • Betsy Cohen says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Rebecca @ A Dusting of Sugar,

      Any day that ends in ‘y’ is a great excuse! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Liz Berg says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Yeah, our beloved teams are out, too. And glad there is someone else planning some sweet treats for Super Bowl Sunday 🙂 Your truffles sound marvelous. Wish I was still down your way…this weather is getting OLD!!!

    Reply
    • Betsy Cohen says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Liz,

      Even without our beloved teams, we will still LOVE the Super Bowl because we both LOVE the FOOD!!!

      Next time you are down my way, we HAVE to get together. Even if I crash one of your dinners with friends! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Courtney @ Neighborfood says

    January 30, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    These look wonderful Betsy! I love peanut butter and chocolate but the almond filling sounds even better!

    Reply
    • Betsy Cohen says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Courtney @ Neighborfood,

      Thanks so very much! It was fun trying a new filling.

      Reply
  7. Becky @ A Calculated Whisk says

    February 2, 2014 at 10:53 am

    OMG yum!!!

    Reply
    • Betsy Cohen says

      February 2, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      Becky @ A Calculated Whisk,

      They really are very yummy!

      Reply

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