Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles (Printable)

Creamy chocolate treats inspired by Irish cream flavors, ideal for elegant occasions and gifting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Ganache

01 - 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
02 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1 tsp instant coffee granules
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp almond extract
08 - 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/8 tsp salt

→ Coating

10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
11 - 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
02 - In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the instant coffee granules until dissolved.
03 - Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes, then gently stir until completely smooth and glossy.
04 - Add the butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated and the mixture is glossy.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
06 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 24 balls and roll them between your palms to smooth the surface.
07 - Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, or chocolate sprinkles to coat evenly.
08 - Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These taste just like Irish cream liqueur without any alcohol, making them perfect for everyone at your gathering
  • The centers stay incredibly creamy and smooth even after days in the refrigerator
  • They look stunning dusted in cocoa but are surprisingly forgiving to make
02 -
  • Work quickly when rolling because warmth from your hands will start melting the ganache and make it sticky
  • If the ganache gets too soft while shaping, pop the tray back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes
  • These actually taste better after resting overnight in the refrigerator as flavors meld
03 -
  • Wear food safe gloves when rolling to keep the ganache from melting and sticking to your hands
  • Place your coating ingredients in shallow bowls so you can roll the truffles around without making a mess

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