How to Make Pumpkin Truffles

How to Make Pumpkin Truffles

During the autumn pumpkin season, using up
pumpkin puree becomes a traditional activity. But
it doesn't always have to go into a pie –
pumpkin truffles are a delicious alternative sure
to win over everyone's taste buds. Here's how to
make them.

!! Ingredients !!

* 1 cup pumpkin puree

* 1/4 cup brown sugar

* 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

* 1 teaspoon ginger, ground

* 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground

* 2 cups cream

* 1 pound / 0.5kg dark chocolate, finely chopped

* 1 ounce / 28g butter, room temperature

* 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, optional (for example, Grand
Marnier, Cointreau); or pulp-free orange juice

* 6 ounces / 170g dark chocolate suitable for covering truffles

* 3 ounces / 85g cocoa powder

!! Steps !!

Place the pureed pumpkin, brown sugar, and
spices into the saucepan.

* Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally. The cooking is done
when the mixture has reduced and the pumpkin is dry. Remove from
the heat and leave to stand.

* In another saucepan, pour in the cream. Bring
the cream to a boil, then remove immediately.
Pour the hot cream into the bowl. Add the
chocolate and let it melt in untouched for a
minute. Then, stir gradually from the center of
the bowl to the outer edge. Once mixed well,
add the pumpkin mixture made earlier and gently
stir through.

* Add the butter and mix in. Pour in the liqueur or juice and mix
through.

* Place the bowl of truffle mixture, covered,
into the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill.
Create the truffles. Line a cookie sheet with
parchment paper. Using a melon baller, form
small balls from the pumpkin truffle mixture
and arrange the balls in rows on the lined
cookie sheet.

* Return to the refrigerator to chill for another hour.

* Melt chocolate using a double boiler. Take
the truffle balls out of the refrigerator and dip each ball in the
melted chocolate. Use a chocolate/candy dipping tool to make this
easier. Ensure that each ball is completely coated in chocolate.

* Vary the toppings if wishedRoll covered balls in cocoa. The
pumpkin truffles are now ready to serve or box for gift giving.

!! Video !!

!! Tips !!

* This will make about 40 to 60 truffles.

!! Things You\'ll Need !!

* 2 medium saucepans

* Wooden spoon

* Heatproof mixing bowl (with lid, or use plastic food wrap to cover
when chilling)

* Melon baller

* Parchment paper

* Double boiler

* Cookie sheet

* Chocolate/candy dipping tool

!! Related WikiHows !!

* How to Make Pumpkin Puree

* How to Make Pumpkin Bread

* How to Make Pumpkin Cranberry Torte

* How to Make Strawberry Balsamic Truffles

* How to Make Mint Truffles

* How to Make Simple Truffles from Mars Bars

* How to Make Jaffa Truffles

* How to Use Pumpkins

!! Sources And Citations !!

* Recipe adapted from Food Network, Pumpkin Truffles,
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/behind-the-bash/pumpkin-truffles-recipe/index.html
– research source

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