Description
Indulgent amaretto chocolate bliss truffles combine rich Italian liqueur with smooth chocolate for an elegant dessert experience. Delicate cocoa-dusted spheres melt gracefully, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite of pure confectionery pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (283 g) dark chocolate, chips, or chopped bars
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) heavy whipping cream (or full fat coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) amaretto liqueur
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) almond extract
- ⅓ cup (40 g) cocoa powder (extra for rolling)
Instructions
- Preparation: Finely chop dark chocolate into uniform pieces in a heat-resistant bowl, creating an ideal base for smooth ganache development.
- Cream Infusion: Gently heat cream in a saucepan until tiny bubbles emerge, reaching precisely 185°F (85°C), stirring intermittently to maintain consistent temperature and prevent burning.
- Ganache Formation: Stream hot cream over chocolate, whisking in delicate circular motions until a glossy, seamless mixture develops, completely integrating chocolate and cream into a luxurious ganache.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fold amaretto liqueur and almond extract into the ganache, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious flavor profile with rich, aromatic undertones.
- Chilling and Shaping: Refrigerate ganache for 3-4 hours until firm, then use a cookie scoop to portion one-inch rounds, lightly spraying hands with cooking spray to prevent sticking while rolling into perfect spheres.
- Finishing Touch: Generously coat each truffle in cocoa powder, finely chopped almonds, or decorative sprinkles, ensuring complete coverage for an elegant, textured exterior that complements the silky chocolate interior.
Notes
- Chocolate Quality Matters: Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for rich, intense flavor and smooth ganache texture.
- Temperature Control Critical: Heat cream precisely to 185°F to activate perfect chocolate melting without burning, using a reliable kitchen thermometer.
- Chilling Technique: Refrigerate ganache exactly 3-4 hours until firm but not completely hard, allowing easy rolling without cracking or falling apart.
- Handling Pro Tip: Lightly spray hands with cooking spray and work quickly when forming truffles to prevent sticky mess and maintain clean, round shapes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg