Dessert for 20
Salted Caramel Peanut Truffles
$1.62for 4123 minServes 20
Dates and peanut butter form soft centers that are dipped in dark chocolate and chilled until the coating sets.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 16 oz | $7.20Typical price |
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.10 | ||
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Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
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- 123 minstart to table
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- 20servings as written
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$0.41 per serving$1.62 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb medjool dates
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup natural salted peanut butter
- 1 heaping cup dairy-free bittersweet or dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
Steps
- Remove the pits from the dates and blend them with the peanut butter and salt for 8 minutes.
- Roll the mixture into 20 small balls and freeze them for 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water for 5 minutes.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate and place it on parchment.
- Chill the coated truffles for 90 minutes, until the chocolate is firm.
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