Deep-Fried Craisins^® Dried Cranberries Trail Mix Truffles

Name: Deep-Fried Craisins® Dried Cranberries Trail Mix Truffles
Ingredients: 8 ounces Creamy peanut butter; 1 Ripe banana; 4 ounces Shredded coconut; 3 cups Canola oil; 1 1/2 cups Prepared pancake batter; 4 ounces Caramel sauce; 2 ounces Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries; Powdered sugar; 6 Mint sprigs

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Deep-Fried Craisins® Dried Cranberries Trail Mix Truffles

Ingredients

Creamy peanut butter8 ounces
Ripe banana1 mashed
Shredded coconut4 ounces
Canola oil 3 cups
Prepared pancake batter1 1/2 cups
Caramel sauce4 ounces
Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries2 ounces
Powdered sugar garnish
Mint sprigs6 garnish

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Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries

Steps

Thoroughly combine trail mix, peanut butter and banana in mixing bowl. Using a small scoop, form peanut butter mixture into 18 balls. Roll balls in coconut; freeze for 15 to 20 minutes. Heat oil to 350ºF. Coat frozen truffle balls in pancake batter; drain lightly. Deep-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and warm inside. Drizzle caramel evenly over each of 6 serving plates. Place 3 truffles on each plate. Garnish with powdered sugar and mint sprig. Makes 6 servings. 2011 Ocean Spray Foodservice Ultimate Cranberry Recipe Contest Finalist Brent Rhoda