Description
Sweet pecan pie balls capture Southern comfort in bite-sized delights. Rich nutty morsels deliver classic dessert flavors without baking, letting you savor classic Southern hospitality in one delectable moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans:
- 1 cup (140 grams / 5 ounces) raw pecans
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (240 grams / 8.5 ounces) packed, soft pitted dates
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine pecans, dates, sea salt, and vanilla extract in a food processor, pulsing until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, moldable texture that holds together when pressed.
- If the mixture appears too dry, incrementally add warm water, processing until the consistency becomes perfectly binding and rollable.
- Gently shape the mixture into uniform, bite-sized spheres using clean hands, applying consistent pressure to ensure compact formation.
- Arrange the freshly crafted balls on a flat surface, leaving slight space between each to prevent sticking.
- For enhanced flavor and presentation, optionally roll the balls in additional finely chopped pecans or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate the prepared balls for approximately 30 minutes to firm their structure and intensify the flavor profile.
- Store the completed pecan pie balls in an airtight container within the refrigerator, where they will maintain optimal texture and taste for up to one week.
Notes
- Customize Texture Perfection by adjusting water content slightly to achieve the ideal sticky consistency for rolling smooth, compact balls.
- Transform into Gluten-Free Delight by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free, making this recipe safe for those with dietary restrictions.
- Boost Nutritional Value by experimenting with additional superfoods like chia seeds or hemp hearts mixed into the base dough for extra protein and minerals.
- Enhance Storage Longevity by keeping balls refrigerated in an airtight container, which helps maintain their firm texture and prevents premature softening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 48 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg