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Chocolate coated walnut apricot balls
Easy no-bake walnut and apricot truffles

No-Bake Apricot & Walnut Bonbons

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
Everyone loves the famous Gerbeaud cake, but not the hours it takes to bake. This 'hack' delivers the classic trio of walnuts, apricot jam, and chocolate in bite-sized, no-bake balls. It's the perfect way to use up leftover cookies and bring holiday cheer in minutes.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 20 servings
🔥 Calories 90 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor
  • Double Boiler or Heatproof Bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Tree Nut (Walnut)
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Soy

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the dry ingredients (crumbs, ground walnuts, sugar) in a large bowl.

Tip: Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes beforehand for a nuttier flavor.
2 ✓

Knead in the apricot preserves and rum. Add the preserves gradually until you get a moldable, non-crumbly dough.

Tip: Jam consistency varies, so add it slowly to avoid a soggy mixture.
3 ✓

Shape into walnut-sized balls and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Tip: Chilling the balls helps the chocolate coating set faster.
4 ✓

Melt the chocolate with the oil over a double boiler. Dip the balls, then place on parchment paper to set.

Tip: The oil gives the chocolate a glossy sheen.

Recipe FAQ

Why are the balls falling apart?
The mixture is likely too dry. Add a teaspoon more apricot preserves until it holds together.
Why isn't the chocolate setting?
If you didn't temper the chocolate, store these in the fridge, otherwise the coating will melt in your hands.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Ground Walnuts
  • 2 cups Vanilla Wafer or Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 2/3 cup Apricot Preserves (thick)
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 5 oz Dark Chocolate (for coating)
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil or Butter
  • 1 tbsp Rum or Rum Extract (optional)