5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles Recipe
These 5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles are rich, creamy, and indulgently flavored with dark chocolate and amaretto liqueur. Perfectly smooth and coated in cocoa powder, these no-bake truffles make an elegant treat for chocolate lovers and require minimal ingredients and effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Ingredients
- 10 oz. dark chocolate, chopped small
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream (or full fat coconut cream for dairy free)
- 3 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
- ½ tsp almond extract
Coating
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring it’s finely chopped to facilitate melting.
- Heat the cream: Over medium heat, pour the heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream) into a saucepan, stirring frequently. Heat until it reaches a simmer, approximately 185°F, but do not let it boil.
- Combine cream and chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit briefly. Then stir gently until the mixture is smooth and creamy, indicating the chocolate has fully melted.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the amaretto liqueur and almond extract thoroughly until the ganache is evenly blended and creamy. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 4 hours to firm up.
- Scoop truffle centers: Once chilled, use a cookie scoop to portion out about one-inch balls of the ganache. Because they can be sticky, start rolling gently to coat, which keeps your hands clean. Optionally, you can lightly spray your hands with oil to reduce stickiness.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each ganache ball in cocoa powder until fully coated. For variety, you may also roll them in sprinkles or chopped nuts if desired. The quantity of truffles depends on the size you make each ball.
Notes
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute heavy whipping cream with full-fat coconut cream.
- Ensure the chocolate is finely chopped for faster, even melting.
- The amaretto liqueur provides a distinct almond flavor; omit or replace with almond extract for a non-alcoholic option.
- Keeping your hands lightly oiled during rolling helps prevent stickiness.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within one week for best freshness.
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