Thursday, April 21, 2011

Jelly Bean Truffles


Jelly bean truffles....they had to be done.  I could not pass up the Sour Patch Jelly Beans at the store.  The chocolate did mute the sour kick a bit, but still oh so yummy.  A wonderful mix of chewy and creamy textures.


Jelly Bean Truffles

14oz non fat sweetened condensed milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 envelope Kool-Aid Strawberry Lemonade
12oz white chocolate chips
1 bag Sour Patch Jelly Beans
12oz Dark Chocolate chips
2tbls shortening

Roughly chop half the jelly beans into chunks.  Mix together sweetened condensed milk, jelly bean pieces, and Kool-Aid.  Beat in powdered sugar.  Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth.  Add the melted white chocolate to the milk mixture, blending until creamy.  Form into balls and place on waxed paper.  Chill for an hour or so.

Melt dark chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave until smooth, stirring often to prevent overheating.  Dip centers in chocolate with a fork and place back on waxed paper.  Top truffles with a few jelly beans.  When you have finished dipping in chocolate, use your fork to flick lines of drizzle across the tops of the truffles.  Chill until set.

One more pic....
It just screams Easter with the pretty pink coloring.

I included these in Sweet as Sugar Cookies Sweets for a Saturday #14 collection of nummies.
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50 comments:

  1. RavieNomNomsApril 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    What a creative idea! They are so cute. Great idea for this Easter season, thanks for sharing!

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  2. ElisabethApril 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Your truffles are so adorable with the colorful jelly beans. Such a perfect and pretty addition for the Easter table. Very creative, and yummy!!!

    Sorry for not commenting back sooner, but the last time you left comment on my blog; I was not able to click over to your blog from your name.
    I clicked over from Dulce Dough. Also, I did follow your blog a few months ago, for awhile, but you did not follow me back, so now it's harder for me to comment since you're not on my blog follow!

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  3. TesApril 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wow what a beautiful recipe! It sounds so fun and looks so cute :)

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  4. laurenApril 21, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Oh my! I must try these.

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  5. SandraApril 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Fun recipe. My dentist won't be pleased with me at all after I make these!

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  6. The Harried CookApril 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    You are so creative! This sounds absolutely delicious... Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Vicki WildeApril 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    That's insanity, in truffle form! I love it!

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  8. The Chocolate PriestessApril 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I wish had better luck with truffles but they never work for me. I just have to look at yours which are lovely.

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  9. Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.comApril 21, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    You really are so creative! This just made me giggle!
    Love it!

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  10. Magic of SpiceApril 21, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    What a perfect treat for Easter...so pretty :)

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  11. KankanaApril 21, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    i know pink looks so cute :) These days I am seeing so many eater recipes that my wish list is going high and high :D

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  12. sara @ CaffeInaApril 21, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I never had jelly beans and I keep saying I need to try them out but I'm not a big fan of candies in general. If you match them with truffles, though, how could I resist. They look so festive!

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  13. SandraApril 21, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This is so cute! Wonderful colors and Chocolateeeeee..yummy!!!!

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  14. KonstantKraverApril 21, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    ooooh Jelly Beans truffles !!! Fantastic!

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  15. Treat and TrickApril 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    What a tempting and beautiful treat! Looks yummy...

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  16. Evelyne CulturEatzApril 22, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Great truffles and there you go with a cute candy again! Like the blog revamp!

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  17. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyApril 22, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    These are TOO cute! I love Easter treats! :)

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  18. MelitaApril 22, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Soooo cute!!!! Especially like the choice of jelly beans, Sour Patch,mmmmmmmm.... This is so creative, Happy Easter! Thank you for visiting :)

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  19. Umm MymoonahApril 22, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    My daughter will scream too seeing the pink, she wants everything in pink, crazy pink girl.
    Your truffles are so lovely, perfect treat to celebrate. Following your lovely blog :)

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  20. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Look at you! Loving that pink color!!! ♥- Katrina

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  21. Buttercream BlondieApril 22, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I'm loving the pink! Your jelly bean truffles look so cute and perfect for Easter!

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  22. Alexa @ SimpleEatsApril 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Gorgeous and SO creative!

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  23. Georgia | The Comfort of CookingApril 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    These look incredible! How yummy and fun for Easter! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful, fun and happy weekend!

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  24. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Ooooh how pretty and festive! I love this! I hope you and your family have a very happy and blessed Easter!

    xx,
    Tammy♥

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  25. ErinApril 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Haha oh my goodness! That's Easter dedication!

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  26. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeApril 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oh, how beautiful! Your truffles look so professional...I'm in awe!!!

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  27. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Those truffles look so pretty!! I love the splash of colour from the jelly beans :-)

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  28. Harvesting for LifeApril 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    ADORABLE!!! I love them, what a great idea!

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  29. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I love these! The jelly beans make a perfect Easter garnish...and Sour Patch? I have been avoiding the candy aisle at the grocery lately...I can't believe I've missed this flavor! PS: I have a fun giveaway going on right now...stop by and check it out!

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  30. LeanneApril 22, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    These are so beautiful! I wouldn't be able to pass up sour jelly beans, either. kudos to you for not scarfing them down in the car like I would ;)

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  31. Gourmet GetawayApril 23, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    These are so gorgeous!!! Jelly beans are my favourite lollies and these are little truffles are the cutest!! I wish we could get the pink lemonade here, I would make that in a flash!

    CUTE!!

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  32. SuzyEatsApril 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    WOW. my mouth is still open. These look so great.

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  33. MarthaApril 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    This looks wonderful! I'm having an Easter party over at Seaside Simplicity - hope you'll stop over to link this up! I'm a new follower :-)

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  34. Angie's RecipesApril 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Those look so amazing!

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  35. KristenApril 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    You are so creative. I love this idea.

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  36. cakewhizApril 23, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    these are so creative and pretty too... i like the splash of color from the jelly beans!

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  37. MarthaApril 23, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks so much for coming over to link up to my Easter party! HAPPY EASTER!

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  38. Spoon and ChopsticksApril 23, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Amazing truffles!!

    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com/

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  39. melyApril 24, 2011 at 12:07 AM

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  40. EileenApril 24, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Such pretty truffles, love your creativity!

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  41. Mary BergfeldApril 24, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    These are definitely a "must try". My grandsons will adore them. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  42. LomoApril 24, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Those truffles look beautiful! The pink absolutely screams Easter and all things spring! Great idea....I am going to have to pick up the ingredients to make these!

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  43. Beth MichelleApril 24, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Oh wow! These are amazing. Anyway you want to send a few dozen over to Israel? I will gladly taste test them :)

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  44. RoxanApril 24, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    BR These are so so so beautiful! Great job with them... I love how festive and delicious looking they are. Lucky to whoever gets to eat them.

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  45. Xiaolu @ 6 BittersweetsApril 24, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Very cute and creative. Would never thought of jelly beans and truffles together.

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  46. SuzyEatsApril 25, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    wow these look amazing. i wish i saw this yesterday.

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  47. spcookiequeenApril 25, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I'm obviously behind on my reading, I wish I seen these cuties before Easter. My daughter loves those sour patch candies, they are too tart for me, but should would love them. Hope you had a nice holiday.
    -Gina-

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  48. Beloved GreenApril 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love these, they look amazing and I bet they taste even better.

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  49. A little bit of everythingMay 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    what a great idea, no, wonderful idea. I love truffles and these are definitely a must try, thanks

    loved the jelly bean cookies too :)

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  50. GitteJune 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Great idea, they sound positively delicious. Great post.

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