Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Comforting Caramel Apple Truffles, a perfect no-bake treat that combines the tartness of fresh apples with luscious caramel. These bite-sized delights are not only quick and easy to prepare, but they also make for an ideal dessert at gatherings or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these scrumptious truffles that capture the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 8 oz white or milk chocolate
Instructions
- Finely chop the apples and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter, beating until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Mix until fluffy.
- Fold in the caramel sauce until blended.
- Add chopped apples and optional nuts; stir gently.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and chill for another 15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each truffle in melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg