Description
Delectable Amaretto truffles blend Italian liqueur with rich chocolate for an indulgent dessert. Silky ganache and creamy amaretto create a luxurious treat perfect for elegant gatherings and intimate celebrations you’ll savor slowly.
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 100 ml (⅓ 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
- Cream Infusion: Gently heat cream in a saucepan until tiny bubbles emerge around the edges, avoiding a full boil.
- Chocolate Melting: Pour heated cream over finely chopped chocolate in a heat-resistant bowl, allowing two minutes of resting to facilitate smooth melting.
- Ganache Formation: Whisk the mixture with deliberate strokes until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, integrating softened butter and Amaretto liqueur into a lustrous blend.
- Chilling Process: Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm enough to hold shape without excessive softness.
- Truffle Shaping: Quickly scoop uniform spheres using a melon baller, working efficiently to prevent unwanted melting.
- Finishing Touch: Optionally roll truffles in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or powdered sugar for an elegant exterior.
- Storage: Preserve the delicate Amaretto truffles in an airtight refrigerated container to maintain optimal texture and flavor integrity.
Notes
Manage Chocolate Melting: Ensure chocolate melts smoothly by using low, gentle heat to prevent seizing or burning, which can ruin the ganache’s silky texture.
Control Cream Temperature: Heat cream just until tiny bubbles appear around edges, avoiding full boil to maintain delicate flavor and prevent scorching.
Quick Truffle Shaping: Work swiftly when forming truffles to keep ganache cold and maintain consistent round shapes, using chilled hands or wearing food-safe gloves for easier handling.
Customize Dietary Variations: Swap traditional ingredients for alternative options like dairy-free chocolate, coconut cream for heavy cream, or sugar-free cocoa powder to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg