Description
Sweet amaretto truffles dance with Italian liqueur elegance, creating irresistible chocolate bites. Rich cocoa and creamy almonds meld into delectable morsels perfect for intimate gatherings or quiet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 100 milliliters (½ 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
- Craft a luxurious ganache foundation by gently warming cream in a saucepan until tiny bubbles appear around the edges, avoiding a full boil.
- Create a velvety chocolate mixture by pouring the heated cream over finely chopped chocolate, allowing it to rest momentarily before whisking into a silky smooth consistency.
- Enhance the ganache with a generous splash of Amaretto liqueur and incorporate softened butter, stirring until the mixture develops a glossy, uniform appearance.
- Carefully transfer the ganache to a sealed container and refrigerate for approximately 2-3 hours, allowing the mixture to solidify into a scoopable texture.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, carefully extract portions of the chilled ganache and roll between palms to form elegant, uniform spheres.
- Delicately coat each truffle by rolling in a layer of rich cocoa powder or finely crushed almonds, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the decorated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and briefly chill for 15-20 minutes to set the exterior and maintain their delicate shape.
- For optimal enjoyment, store the truffles in an airtight container within the refrigerator, allowing them to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for rich, intense flavor that elevates the truffle’s taste.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother incorporation into the ganache, preventing unwanted lumps or separation.
- Allow ganache to set completely in the refrigerator to ensure easier rolling and better truffle shape without sticking to your hands.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed pistachios, toasted coconut, or powdered sugar for unique texture and flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg