Description
Silky amaretto truffles blend Italian liqueur with rich chocolate for an indulgent dessert. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor these elegant confections that melt deliciously on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 100 mL (½ cup + 1 tbsp) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsps Amaretto liqueur
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder or finely chopped almonds
Instructions
- Ganache Preparation: Warm cream in a saucepan until small bubbles form around edges, avoiding full boil.
- Chocolate Integration: Pour heated cream over finely chopped chocolate, let rest momentarily, then whisk until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency with Amaretto liqueur and softened butter.
- Chilling Phase: Transfer ganache to a sealed container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Truffle Shaping: Use a small spoon to extract chilled ganache, rolling between palms to create uniform spherical shapes.
- Coating Process: Gently roll each truffle in cocoa powder or crushed almonds, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Final Setting: Place decorated truffles on a parchment-lined tray, chill for 15-20 minutes to solidify exterior and maintain delicate structure.
- Storage and Serving: Keep truffles in an airtight refrigerator container, allowing them to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Manage Chocolate Precision: Work with high-quality chocolate at room temperature to ensure smooth melting and prevent graininess.
- Control Cream Temperature: Heat cream gently and watch for tiny bubbles to prevent scorching, which can ruin the ganache’s delicate texture.
- Master Rolling Technique: Use cold hands or lightly butter palms to prevent ganache from sticking while creating uniform truffle shapes.
- Customize Coating Options: Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed pistachios, toasted coconut, or powdered sugar for unique flavor profiles and dietary adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg