Easy Apple Cinnamon Truffles ( Apple Pie Truffles)
These easy Apple Cinnamon Truffles ( Apple Pie Truffles) are made with simple ingredients and taste like Baked Apples! A great gift idea for the holiday season.
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I love making homemade truffles and these Apple Cinnamon Truffles are perfect for the upcoming fall season and the holidays. They taste just like my favorite German Apple Pie and combined with a white chocolate coating these make for such a great treat for gifting! They’re super simple to make and will definitely impress all your friends.
If you enjoy making truffles and chocolates at home, please check out my Lemon Pie Truffles and Tiramisu Truffles. These are all easy, no-bake treats that are perfect as a gift from the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Cinnamon Truffles:
- Simple to make: No baking required, just mix together, chill the batter (try not to eat it all), and dip it into chocolate!
- Perfect for fall: The apple and cinnamon flavors are super cozy tasting..
- Great for gifting: These homemade truffles make a great gift alongside a bottle of German Baked Apple Liqueur.
Storage:
- Fridge: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: These truffles can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw them in the fridge before serving.
Variations:
- You can use dried apricots, cherries, cranberries or pears in place of the dried apples for a different flavor but they won’t have the same flavor.
- Substitute dark chocolate for the white chocolate coating if you prefer that.
Make these and gift them alongside a bottle of my German Baked Apple Liqueur!
Apple Cinnamon Truffles
These easy Apple Cinnamon Truffles ( Apple Pie Truffles) taste like Baked Apples and make for a great gift during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 40 g 1/3 cup dried apples, finely chopped
- 60 ml 1/4 cup apple juice (for rehydrating the dried apples)
- 55 g 1/4 cup full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar skip for less sweet
- 175 g 1 3/4 cups graham cracker or speculoos cookies, finely crushed
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 drops almond essence
- 100 g 3.5 oz white chocolate, melted
- 200 g 1 cup + 2 tbsp white chocolate, melted (for coating)
Instructions
Rehydrate the dried apples:
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Finely chop the dried apples and place them in a small bowl. Pour the apple juice over the apples and let them soak for about 10-15 minutes until they are softened. After soaking, drain any excess juice and gently pat the apples dry with a paper towel.
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Prepare the truffle mixture:
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In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the crushed shortbread cookies, cinnamon, almond essence, melted white chocolate, and the rehydrated apple pieces. Stir everything together until well combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the mixture firm up.
Shape the truffles:
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After chilling, take out of the fridge and line a baking tray with a layer of parchment paper. Scoop out teaspoons of the mixture and roll into small balls. Place each ball on the prepared tray. Once all the truffles are shaped, refrigerate them again for 30 minutes or pop in the freezer for 10 min .
Coat in chocolate:
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Melt the remaining white chocolate and dip each truffle into the chocolate. The easiest way is to place a truffle on a fork, dip it into the chocolate, and use a spoon to cover it completely. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing the truffle back on the parchment-lined tray. Repeat with all the truffles.
Finish and chill:
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Once all the truffles are coated, sprinkle some chopped nuts or cinnamon on top of each one. Place the truffles in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the chocolate completely.
