Date Truffles with Pecans and Coconut
These date truffles would make a delicious gift that’s also loaded with nutrients. A gift that’s playful enough for a child and sophisticated enough for an adult.
Is it gifting season right now?
It always is.
Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are right around the corner. So are Mayday, Cinco de Mayo and Just Because Day.
I mean, really, gifting opportunities are everywhere.
Don’t miss them.
Make someone smile.
And, well, I firmly believe that sweepingly delicious gifts ought to be offered to oneself first.
Treat yourself!
Date Truffles Recipe
Yields 9 truffles
¾ cup date paste (date paste recipe)
½ cup pecan chips (or other finely chopped nut)
¼ cup unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For coating
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
or
1 cup melted bittersweet chocolate
Combine all of the ingredients, except those for coating, in a mixing bowl. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
To coat the truffles:
1. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish and roll the truffles in the coating.
Or
2. Dip the truffles in melted chocolate and allow it to harden 30 minutes or so before serving.
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Bryan — 03/19/2011 @ 1:55 pm
Nisrine, those are beautiful! I am not sure who I am going to make them for but they are on my short list… Maybe I will give them to me, I have been pretty good lately ;~)
Barbara — 03/19/2011 @ 6:32 pm
Those are wonderful, Nisrine. I do wish my father was still with us, he always adored dates AND chocolate!
Dana — 03/19/2011 @ 11:56 pm
Truffle making is so much fun! These are certainly tasty looking, and much healthier than the chocolate ones I'm known to make.
Jennifurla — 03/20/2011 @ 12:36 am
Lovely Lovely idea, truffles are fun to give & receive.
Sanjeeta kk — 03/20/2011 @ 10:11 am
These look awesome and healthy too! First time to your lovely space and hopping to check in more of your delicacies here :)
SavoringTime in the Kitchen — 03/20/2011 @ 2:03 pm
I think I need a gift :)
These sounds wonderful. I love dates, chocolate and pistachios! These are going to the top of my list of things to make.
~Susan
Oh, My Darling — 03/20/2011 @ 2:51 pm
Yum, I totally want to trying making this recipe!
Kerstin — 03/20/2011 @ 4:32 pm
These would be great gifts, if I didn't eat them all first myself… :) They look addicting!
1000+1 — 03/20/2011 @ 5:32 pm
Beautiful! So simple, yet elegant and healthy!
A Canadian Foodie — 03/20/2011 @ 9:38 pm
My husband's culture (the former Yugoslavia… from Turkish cuisine, I am sure) makes these all of the time… not chocolate coated, but love the transition!
YUM!
:)
Valerie
Nisrine Merzouki — 03/21/2011 @ 12:13 am
Krestin, they are totally addictive especially if you're nuts about dates like I am.
Bria@WestofPersia — 03/21/2011 @ 1:41 am
These are awesome. I'm partial to the melted chocolate coated variation myself ;-)
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen — 03/21/2011 @ 8:25 am
Just beautiful, and a wonderful combination of flavors.
We Are Not Martha — 03/21/2011 @ 6:59 pm
What a fabulous idea! And you're right- the perfect gift! :)
Sues
Kitchen Flavours — 03/23/2011 @ 4:29 am
In love with those truffles now…..
lacaffettierarosa — 03/23/2011 @ 5:41 pm
Homemade food gifts are very special. You just can't buy them.
Luxembourg — 03/24/2011 @ 5:01 pm
Just the food im looking for..
Magic of Spice — 03/25/2011 @ 4:03 am
These are perfect and beautiful!