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Popping Apple Caramel Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 truffles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Popping Apple Caramel Truffles are a delightful treat combining the crunch of caramel and apple-flavored rice cakes, rich apple cider caramel sauce, and a smooth chocolate coating sprinkled with fun green apple pop rocks for an exciting popping sensation. These bite-sized candies are perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy a mix of chewy, crunchy, and popping textures, making them a unique and festive choice for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

  • Apple cider caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought) – ⅓ cup

Caramel Apple Truffles

  • Small rice cakes, caramel or apple spice flavor – 1 cup
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon
  • Apple cider caramel sauce – ⅓ cup
  • Freeze dried apples, ground to powder (optional) – 3 tablespoons

Chocolate Coating

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips – ⅓ cup
  • Cold pressed refined coconut oil – ½ teaspoon
  • Green apple pop rocks candy – 1 packet

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apple Cider Caramel Sauce: Prepare the caramel sauce as per the original recipe or use store-bought caramel or maple syrup caramel. Store any leftovers in a glass jar in the refrigerator for future use.
  2. Crush Rice Cakes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place rice cakes in a Ziploc bag and crush into small pebble-sized pieces using your hands or a rolling pin. Use caramel or apple cinnamon flavored rice cakes for best flavor.
  3. Mix Truffle Base: Transfer crushed rice cakes to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in salt and warm (but handleable) apple cider caramel sauce with a spatula until combined.
  4. Shape Truffles: Using a small cookie scoop, portion equal-sized truffles and roll them into balls by hand. Place shaped truffles on the prepared baking sheet. Prepare apple powder in the next step while truffles rest.
  5. Make Apple Powder: In a small blender, pulse freeze-dried apple pieces until they are ground to a fine powder. Pour the powder onto a small plate for rolling.
  6. Coat Truffles with Apple Powder: Roll each truffle in the apple powder to coat evenly. Place back on baking sheet and chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up for easier chocolate coating.
  7. Melt Chocolate Coating: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil together either in 15-second increments in the microwave, stirring frequently, or using a double boiler over simmering water until mostly melted.
  8. Dip Truffles in Chocolate: Remove chilled truffles from freezer and dunk each in the melted chocolate. Use a spatula or spoon to coat all sides completely. Some apple powder may loosen but will mix into the chocolate coating, adding flavor.
  9. Add Pop Rocks Topping and Chill: Place coated truffles back onto the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle a generous pinch of green apple pop rocks candy on top (some popping sounds may occur, which is normal). Chill truffles in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
  10. Store Leftovers: Keep leftovers refrigerated in a Ziploc bag for up to 1 week or freeze in an airtight bag for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen truffles in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 12 small truffles using a small cookie scoop; adjust quantity based on truffle size.
  • You can double the batch if needed for larger quantities.
  • The recipe is versatile: swap rice cake flavors (plain, caramel, apple cinnamon), freeze-dried fruit powders, or candy toppings as desired.
  • Store-bought caramel sauce can be used as a convenient alternative to homemade caramel.
  • Freeze dried apples add extra flavor but are optional; they can also be mixed into the crushed rice cakes before adding caramel to skip powder rolling.
  • Freeze dried apples are typically found in dried fruit or nut aisles of grocery stores.
  • Pop rocks candy variety is flexible; green apple pairs well, but any flavor can be used. Some popping upon topping is expected and adds to the experience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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