Description
Indulgent Amaretto Truffles blend Italian liqueur magic with rich chocolate perfection. Sweet cocoa-kissed bites offer luxurious moments of pure dessert bliss you’ll savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 100 milliliters (⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Liqueur:
- 3 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
Coating:
- ½ cup (50 grams) cocoa powder or finely chopped almonds
Instructions
- Gently warm the heavy cream in a petite saucepan over medium heat, watching carefully until tiny bubbles form around the edges without reaching a full boil.
- Transfer finely chopped chocolate into a heat-resistant vessel, then cascade the heated cream over the chocolate pieces.
- Allow the cream-chocolate mixture to rest undisturbed for two minutes, enabling the chocolate to soften and melt gradually.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream with smooth, deliberate motions until achieving a silky, uniform consistency without any visible chocolate chunks.
- Incorporate softened butter and Amaretto liqueur into the ganache, stirring until the mixture transforms into a lustrous, homogeneous blend.
- Seal the bowl securely with plastic wrap, creating an airtight environment to prevent moisture absorption.
- Refrigerate the ganache for approximately two to three hours, allowing it to solidify into a scoopable texture that holds its shape.
- Once chilled and firm, use a small melon baller or spoon to create uniform truffle spheres, working quickly to prevent excessive melting.
- Optional: Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, or powdered sugar for an elegant exterior finish.
- Store the completed Amaretto truffles in an airtight container within the refrigerator to maintain their delicate texture and prevent flavor degradation.
Notes
- Prevent cream scorching by stirring constantly and watching the heat carefully during simmering.
- Choose high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for richer, more intense truffle flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smoother incorporation into the ganache mixture.
- Use gloves or a small cookie scoop for uniform truffle sizes when shaping the truffles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg