Marzipan Truffles Recipe

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Marzipan Truffles
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Grate the marzipan on a box grater.
  2. In a double boiler, on medium heat, add the chocolate, heavy cream and grated marzipan. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula or dry wooden spoon.
  3. Mixture should be melted and smooth in about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and place on wire rack.
  5. Whisk in amaretto liqueur. Cool bowl on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  7. Working quickly, scoop out a rounded teaspoon, and roll into a ball.
  8. Roll the truffles in the cocoa powder or/& finely chopped almonds.
  9. If the balls become too soft to work with, put in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up.
  10. Put in tiny paper cups and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 302.5 Kcal (1267 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.6g 22%
Cholesterol 14.01mg 5%
Sodium 70.3mg 3%
Potassium 134.25mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.92g 14%
Sugars 32.67g 131%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 4.12g 8%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 84.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 373.17 Kcal (1562 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.01g 22%
Cholesterol 17.28mg 5%
Sodium 86.72mg 3%
Potassium 165.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 52.95g 14%
Sugars 40.3g 131%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 10%
Protein 5.09g 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 103.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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