Carey Neff's Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Name: Carey Neff's Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup whole wheat pastry flour; ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup raw sugar; ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup pureed prunes or ½ cup applesauce; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup coffee; ¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese or ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt; unsweetened cocoa powder (optional); finely chopped nuts, walnuts, pecans, pistachios (optional); finely chopped toasted coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

⅔ cup whole wheat pastry flour
¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup raw sugar
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup pureed prunes or ½ cup applesauce
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coffee
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese or ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
finely chopped nuts, walnuts, pecans, pistachios (optional)
finely chopped toasted coconut (optional)

1
Cake:.
2
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
3
Spray a 9-inch square cake pan and dust with additional cocoa powder and set aside.
4
In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
5
In another bowl combine the prunes, egg whites, vanilla and coffee.
6
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Pour into the prepared cake pan.
8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
9
Truffles:.
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Allow cake to cool to room temperature.
11
Cut the cake into small cubes and place in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
12
Add the ricotta cheese and mix to a smooth consistency.
13
Chill the mixture before portioning.
14
Portion into 1/2-ounce balls and roll in cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts or toasted coconut.
15
Nutrition info for each topping:.
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Per plain truffle or 1 truffle dusted with 1/2 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder:.
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Calories 25; Protein 1g; Total Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 5g; Dietary Fiber less than 1 gram; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 30mg.
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Per 1 truffle rolled in 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped nuts.
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Calories 30; Protein 1g; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 6g; Dietary Fiber less than 1 gram; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 30mg.
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Per 1 truffle rolled in 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped coconut.
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Calories 30; Protein 1g; Total Fat 0.5g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 5g; Dietary Fiber less than 1 gram; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 35mg.

480

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup whole wheat pastry flour, ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 cup raw sugar, ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Carey Neff's Chocolate Truffles falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carey Neff's Chocolate Truffles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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