Chocolate Amaretto Truffles Recipe

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: truffles

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

These easy to make amaretto truffles are the perfect grown-up treat. Rich and chocolatey and flavored with almond and vanilla, these boozy truffles are one delicious bite.

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Cookie Portion Scoop

Ingredients

8 ounces chocolate 227 grams, chopped (2 bars)
½ cup heavy whipping cream 114 grams
1½ ounces Amaretto liqueur 43 grams (1 shot)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 28 grams
⅓ cup minced almonds 28 grams, see note

Instructions

Add the chopped chocolate to a medium sized heatproof bowl and set aside.
8 ounces chocolate
In a small saucepan, bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer, about 10 minutes, and immediately remove from heat.
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and whisk together until all the chocolate is melted.
Mix in the Amaretto and vanilla and stir until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth.
1½ ounces Amaretto liqueur, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge to cool for about 4 hours.
After the mixture has chilled, use a cookie scoop to create 1-inch spheres.
Roll the truffles in the cacao powder or almonds and enjoy chilled.
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅓ cup minced almonds

Notes

To make the minced almonds, place sliced almonds in the food processor and pulse 10-15 times.
Allow 4 hours for the truffle mixture to set. This will make them easier to roll into balls.
I found that a cookie scoop was the easiest way to form the truffles and make them all the same size.

Storage: Store chocolate amaretto truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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