Cherry Mash Truffles are rich, velvety chocolate truffles infused with real cherry purée and finished with your choice of cocoa, nuts, coconut, or melted chocolate for a beautiful, bite‑size candy that feels both nostalgic and elegant. You get that classic chocolate–cherry pairing in a soft ganache center, with textures you can customize depending on how you coat each truffle.
Why I Love These Cherry Mash Truffles
I love these Cherry Mash Truffles because they use a classic ganache method but push the flavor further with real cherry purée instead of just extract. The base follows standard truffle ratios—hot cream poured over finely chopped chocolate—so you get a smooth, stable ganache that’s easy to scoop and roll. Adding cherry purée, a bit of butter, vanilla, and salt gives layers of flavor very similar to black forest–style or cherry ganache truffles, but in a simple, home‑friendly format.
I also like how flexible these are. You can roll them in cocoa powder for a classic French‑style finish, dip them in melted chocolate for a more polished shell, or use chopped nuts and coconut to echo the texture of old‑school cherry mash candies. They store well in the fridge for about a week, which matches what truffle storage guides say about fresh, dairy‑based ganache, making them perfect for make‑ahead gifts, dessert boards, or holiday candy trays.