Cherry Lime Truffle Cups

February 27, 2013

Crunchy phyllo cups are filled with creamy chocolate ganache and a dollop of cherry lime topping and toasted almond slivers.

Truffle Filling:

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into pieces

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

1 tablespoon lime zest

Phyllo Cups:

4 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Cherry Topping:

1 cup sweet cherry halves, pitted

1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup honey

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Place the chocolate in a medium sized heatproof bowl and set aside. Heat the milk and butter in a medium sauce pan (or microwave) until boiling. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate. Allow to stand...
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Nutritions

Calories
257

Sodium
43mg
1% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV