Latvian Cherry Truffle Squares Recipe

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Latvian Cherry Truffle Squares
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
36
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • first layer----pirma karta
  • 1 cup flour----1 kruzes milti
  • 1/8 tsp salt----1/8 tejkarotes sals
  • 2 tbsp butter-----2 edamkarotes sviests
  • 6 tbsp ice water-----6 edamkarotes udens
  • second layer-----otra karta
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate-----4 unces pussalda sokolade
  • 4 tbsp butter-----4 edamkarotes sviests
  • 3 tbsp light corn syrup----3 edamkarotes kukuruzas sirups, gaisais
  • 1 tbsp milk----1 edamkarotes piens
  • 2 cups powdered sugar-----2 kruzes pudercukurs
  • 32 candied maraschino cherries, chopped----32 iecukurots kirsi, greznuma, pudelites, sakapats
  • third layer----tresa karta
  • 1 cup vanilla chips or 4 squares almond bark----1 kruzes vanila gabalini
  • 2 tbsp shortening or lard----2 edamkarotes augu tauki

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350*F. in a mixing bowl combine flour and salt. cut in butter. add 2 tablespoons ice water at a time until a crumbly dough is acquired. cut into 2 balls of dough. roll or press each ball into an 8 by 8 pan using 2 pans or reserve one for second batch.( i use a small rectangular 6 1/2 by 9 stoneware pan and do two batches).
  2. Bake at 350*F for 8 to 15 minutes (8 for metal, 15 for stoneware). cool completely.
  3. Note-split the following second layer ingredients in half and prepare as two separate small batches: in medium microwave safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate squares or chips and butter. microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. add cocoa, corn syrup and milk; blend well. add powdered sugar; mix until smooth. press mixture over cooled crust. top with chopped cherries; gently press into filling.
  4. Note-split third layer ingredients in half and prepare in two small batches: in small microwave safe bowl, combine vanilla chips and shortening. microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. stir; continue microwaving, stirring every 10 seconds, until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. spoon and spread over filling. refrigerate 20 minutes or until set. cut into squares about 1 square.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 35.79 Kcal (150 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 3%
Sodium 4.53mg 0%
Total Carbs 3.76g 1%
Sugars 3.6g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 0.62g 1%
Calcium 6.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 534.64 Kcal (2238 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.77g 3%
Sodium 67.74mg 0%
Total Carbs 56.14g 1%
Sugars 53.75g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.71g 2%
Protein 9.2g 1%
Calcium 97.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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