5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles Recipe
These 5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles are rich, creamy, and delightfully flavored with almond and amaretto liqueur. Made with dark chocolate and heavy cream, these no-bake truffles offer a perfect balance of sweetness and a touch of almond essence, rolled in cocoa powder for a decadent finish. Ideal for an elegant, quick dessert or gift treat for adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle 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: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a medium-sized bowl, ensuring it is ready for melting once the cream is heated.
- Heat the cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the heavy whipping cream or coconut cream, stirring frequently and bringing it to a gentle simmer at about 185°F. Avoid overheating to prevent burning.
- Combine cream and chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy, fully melting the chocolate.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the amaretto liqueur and almond extract until the mixture is thoroughly blended and velvety.
- Chill the mixture: Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 4 hours until firm enough to scoop and shape.
- Shape the truffles: Using a cookie scoop, portion the chilled mixture into approximately 1-inch balls. To prevent stickiness, roll each ball lightly in your hands, optionally spraying your palms with a little oil.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each truffle ball in cocoa powder to coat evenly. You can also use sprinkles or chopped nuts as alternative coatings.
Notes
- Ensure cream is heated to approximately 185°F to properly melt the chocolate without burning it.
- For extra indulgence, coat chilled truffles in melted chocolate by dipping them; ensure they are well chilled or frozen for an hour before dipping.
- These truffles contain alcohol from the amaretto, making them unsuitable for children. To make kid-friendly truffles, omit the amaretto and double the almond extract instead.
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