Sephardic Charoset Truffles
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
25 servings
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Sephardic Charoset Truffles
Description
This recipe combines pitted dates, dried apricots, golden raisins, and shelled pistachios processed into a textured paste. Honey acts as a binding sweetener, while cinnamon and sugar coat the formed balls. The pieces retain some texture rather than becoming a smooth paste, giving the truffles chewiness and a slight nutty crunch from the pistachios.
The truffles are formed into roughly 3/4-inch balls using wet hands for easier shaping, then rolled in the cinnamon sugar mixture for a sweet, lightly spiced coating. The recipe is served at room temperature, highlighting the natural sweetness and spice with creamy honey notes.
These truffles offer a seasonal Jewish treat embodying traditional flavors and ingredients from Sephardic charoset, convenient as individual bites for holiday or festive occasions. They provide a naturally sweet alternative to more processed sweets.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dates pitted
- 1 1/2 cups dried apricot
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup pistachios shelled
- 2 tablespoons honey (for vegan use date syrup or agave)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place dates, apricots, raisins, pistachios and honey and place in a food processor.
- Pulse for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth but still has texture. You may need to break up the sticky mixture a few times if it collects in a ball in the processor.
- In a bowl, mix together the sugar and the cinnamon. Form date mixture into balls that are about ¾ inch in diameter. The balls will be sticky and soft. It will be easier to shape them if you wet your hands slightly.
- Dry your hands. Dip the balls in the cinnamon sugar and coat thoroughly, and re-roll between your palms to smooth out any rough edges. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- A food processor is necessary to blend the sticky dried fruit and nuts into a malleable mixture.
- Wet your hands lightly when forming the truffles to prevent sticking and achieve smooth shapes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 25servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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