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Sophisticated and elegant, these Zinfandel Port Balls are a festive dessert for any occasion. The port and cocoa meld together, erupting into a smooth and warming flavor, sans any raw alcohol taste. Perfect for gifting too. #noblepig #port #portwine #zinfandel #zinfandeldessert #dessert #dessertballs #cocoa #homemadegifting #homemadegift #ediblegift #winedessert #dessertwine #holidaygift #valentinesdessert #newyearseve #christmasdessert
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Zinfandel Port Balls

Sophisticated and elegant, these Zinfandel Port Balls are a festive dessert for any occasion. The port and cocoa meld together, erupting into a smooth and warming flavor, sans any raw alcohol taste. Perfect for gifting too.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Zinfandel Port Balls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 balls
Calories 163kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz package Nilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 cup pecans, whole
  • 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup Zinfandel Port or any port
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • In a food processor, whirl vanilla wafers, cocoa powder and 1 cup whole pecans until fine crumbs form.

  • Add Port and corn syrup to the crumb mixture and whirl again until blended. Scoop out the very sticky mixture into a bowl and add 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans. Mix in pecans with a spoon until fully incorporated.

  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper. 

  • Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on a lovely tray.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.8g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 3.8mg | Sodium: 88.6mg | Potassium: 27.1mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 12.6g | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 7.3mg