5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles Recipe
These 5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles are rich, creamy chocolate treats infused with the delicate flavor of amaretto liqueur and almond extract. Perfect for gifting or indulging, these truffles are simple to make with only a handful of ingredients, delivering a luxurious dessert experience with a luscious cocoa coating. Dairy-free options make them versatile to suit different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles (depending on size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chocolate Base
- 10 oz. dark chocolate, chopped small
- ⅔ cups 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 base: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring it is ready to be melted by the warm cream.
- Heat the cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the heavy whipping cream or coconut cream. Stir frequently and bring it to a simmer, about 185°F, just before it starts boiling.
- Combine cream and chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fully melted.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the amaretto liqueur and almond extract until evenly blended into the chocolate cream mixture. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for approximately 4 hours to firm up.
- Form truffle balls: Once chilled, use a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture into roughly one-inch balls. Since the mixture can be sticky, lightly roll each ball by hand and dust with cocoa powder to prevent a mess. Optionally, spray your hands lightly with oil to keep the mixture from sticking.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each truffle ball in cocoa powder until fully coated. For variety, you can also roll them in sprinkles or chopped nuts as preferred. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use full fat coconut cream as a dairy-free alternative to heavy whipping cream.
- To prevent truffles from sticking to your hands, lightly oil them or dust with cocoa powder while shaping.
- Chilling time is essential to firm up the mixture for easy shaping.
- Truffle size can vary; smaller ones yield more pieces.
- Store truffles in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Roll truffles in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or powdered sugar for creative variations.
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