Description
Deliciously rich Amaretto Truffles with a soft center and a hint of almond warmth, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts (like almonds or hazelnuts)
- Cocoa powder or chopped nuts for rolling
- A little extra vanilla (optional)
- Fresh butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the Amaretto liqueur until fully combined.
- Let the mixture cool in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or crushed nuts to coat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and vegan dark chocolate. Optionally, roll in crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: truffles, chocolate, Amaretto, dessert, sweet treats