Description
Rich chocolate pecan pie balls combine Southern charm with bite-sized indulgence. Nutty, sweet spheres provide a delightful twist on classic dessert traditions that you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 15 oz (425 g) dark chocolate melting wafers (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Blend Creation: In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms.
- Shaping and Chilling: Craft uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, arranging them on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 60 minutes to firm the balls and enhance their structural integrity.
- Chocolate Coating Preparation: Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe container, using brief 30-second intervals and stirring between each session to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Enrobing Process: Remove chilled pecan spheres from the freezer. Using a fork, delicately immerse each ball into the molten chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip back into the bowl before placing on the parchment-lined surface.
- Final Setting: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated treats for 20 minutes to accelerate chocolate crystallization. Serve at cool room temperature or directly from the refrigerator for optimal texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Maintain Consistent Size: Roll balls uniformly to ensure even coating and consistent texture during freezing and chocolate dipping.
- Control Moisture Levels: If mixture feels too dry, add maple syrup incrementally; if too wet, incorporate additional graham cracker crumbs to achieve perfect binding consistency.
- Optimize Chocolate Melting: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning or developing unwanted grainy texture.
- Explore Dietary Adaptations: Substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free chocolate for vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg