Chocotejas

Name: Chocotejas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 8 oz dark chocolate chips; 3/4 cup dulce de leche; 12 pecan halves, toasted

Traditional Peruvian chocolate bonbons stuffed with rich caramel filling and toasted pecans. These bite-sized treats offer a crisp chocolate shell with a creamy, nutty interior.

30 minMediumServes 12160 cal/serving

PeruvianDessertStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeSesame-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 oz dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup dulce de leche
12 pecan halves, toasted

Instructions

1

Melt 8 oz dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water until smooth.
2

Spoon melted dark chocolate chips into silicone chocolate molds, coating the bottom and sides evenly.
3

Refrigerate the molds for 10 minutes until the chocolate shells harden.
4

Fill cavities with 3/4 cup dulce de leche and 12 toasted pecan halves.
5

Spoon remaining melted dark chocolate chips over the filling to seal the candies completely.
6

Chill for 15 minutes until set, then gently pop candies out of the mold.

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Questions

What is Chocotejas?

Traditional Peruvian chocolate bonbons stuffed with rich caramel filling and toasted pecans. These bite-sized treats offer a crisp chocolate shell with a creamy, nutty interior. This reference files it under Peruvian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Chocotejas?

As written, 30 minutes: 20 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 15 minutes.

Is Chocotejas gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Chocotejas is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the chocolate.

How many calories are in Chocotejas?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 160 calories, with 2 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 35 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Chocotejas keep?

Keep Chocotejas covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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