Gluten-Free products are becoming more available in your regular grocery store. I have purchased at Bulk Barn and Walmart as well.
Special Occasion Truffles
Oh my gosh such a delish recipe found on Pinterest glitterandgoulash.com. I orginally made it for a Christmas holiday treat and have made it several times since, this recipe can be enjoyed any time of the year. I have also made a gluten free version by switching the graham cracker with a gluten free cracker crumb.
Pecan Pie Truffles – Makes about 30
2 1/2 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 salt
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
16 ounces of melting chocolate
Place the pecans on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degree for about 5 minutes. As soon as they become fragrant, remove them from the oven.
In medium bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup toasted pecans (save the 1/4 cup for the top of truffles) graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt.
Add the corn syrup, maple syrup and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly
Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes
Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes
Melt chocolate according to package instructions. Coat each truffle with chocolate and return to parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of truffle immediately.
Let chocolate harden.
Tips:
Use a small cookie scoop to measure and roll each truffle to ensure uniform size.
For Gluten Free version, use Gluten Free Graham cracker crumbs.
I used small foil cups for a great presentation.
Makes a great hostess gift. I bought a small pedestal platter, put each truffle in foil cups and used clear cellophane to wrap it up. It looked amazing!
