Description
Apple Pie Truffles are a scrumptious no-bake treat that encapsulates the comforting flavors of traditional apple pie in a bite-sized form. With a creamy blend of cream cheese, buttery shortbread, and tender apple chunks, these truffles are coated in rich white chocolate and sprinkled with cinnamon for that warm, spiced finish. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings and parties to thoughtful gifts—these truffles are easy to make, requiring only 20 minutes of preparation. Delight your taste buds and impress your guests with this fun and versatile dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small cooking apple (approx. 75g)
- 55g full-fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- 175g all-butter shortbread biscuits
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 300g white chocolate (100g for coating, 200g melted)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apple into small chunks, then cook in a saucepan with water over medium heat until soft (3-5 minutes). Cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Mix in crumbled shortbread biscuits and cinnamon; fold in cooled apple chunks and melted white chocolate. Chill for one hour.
- Roll mixture into balls and chill again for 30 minutes.
- Dip each ball in melted white chocolate using a fork; allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon before refrigerating until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fresh cooking apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor. Chill the mixture thoroughly for easy rolling. Customize by adding nuts or adjusting spices to your liking.