Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Truffles
These boozy chocolate truffles spiked with bourbon are fudgy, delicious, and indulgent. They are a super easy treat to make with only 5 ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tablespoon bourbon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the cream, bourbon, and salt. Whisk occasionally to prevent the mixture from burning. When the cream starts to bubble, remove from the heat.¾ cup heavy cream, 1-2 tablespoon bourbon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Place the dark chocolate in a heat-proof mixing bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for one minute. Whisk the chocolate until it is completely melted and smooth.1 cup dark chocolate
- Place a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl of ganache and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until it has thickened.
- With a spoon, small cookie scoop, or melon baller, scoop 1 tablespoon sized truffle mounds onto a plate or lined baking sheet.
- Use your hands to roll each mound into smooth balls. This will be messy, so I recommend wearing rubber or plastic gloves. If you don't have gloves, lightly dampen your hands and coat them in cocoa powder. Try to only touch the truffles with your fingertips to keep them from melting.
- Roll each truffle in a shallow bowl of cocoa powder and serve at room temperature. Enjoy!¼ cup cocoa powder
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Notes
If the chocolate won't melt completely after adding the hot cream, microwave the bowl in 10 second increments, stirring between until fully melted. Don't microwave for too long as the chocolate will seize up and separate if it gets too hot.
After scooping the truffle mixture into mounds, refrigerate them for another 30 minutes to make them less sticky and easier to roll.
Storage: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 1-2 months. Let them come to room temperature before serving or try them frozen!
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffleCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 5.6gProtein: 0.8gFat: 5.1gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4.8mgSodium: 26.4mgPotassium: 79.7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3.6gVitamin A: 15.7IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 9.4mgIron: 0.7mg
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