Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles (Printable)
Creamy chocolate treats featuring rich Irish cream essence and a smooth ganache center.
# What You Need:
→ Chocolate Ganache
01 - 8 oz good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
→ Irish Cream Flavoring
04 - 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
06 - 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 tsp almond extract
→ Coating
09 - 3.5 oz cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just beginning to simmer—do not boil.
02 - Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
03 - Stir in the butter until fully melted and combined.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, instant coffee, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
05 - Add the Irish cream flavoring mixture to the chocolate ganache. Stir until well blended.
06 - Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
07 - Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands.
08 - Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat evenly.
09 - Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all that luxurious Irish cream flavor without actually opening a bottle of Baileys
- These come together faster than you think and keep beautifully for unexpected guests
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- Warm hands will melt these truffles faster than you think, so work quickly and keep everything chilled
- If your ganache separates or looks grainy, a quick whisk with an immersion blender can save it completely
03 -
- A warm knife wiped clean between slices makes portioning the ganache so much easier
- If the kitchen is particularly warm, pop your hands in the freezer for a minute before rolling