Description
Decadent and creamy Irish Cream Truffles featuring a smooth chocolate and Irish cream mixture rolled into bite-sized balls and coated in festive green sprinkles. Perfect for a festive party treat or an elegant homemade gift, these truffles are easy to prepare with a simple stovetop melting technique and chilling process.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mixture
- ½ cup heavy cream (90 milliliters)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (14 ounces/400 grams)
- 4 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
Coating
- 3 ounces green sprinkles (90 grams)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a heat-proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), combine the heavy cream and chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips have completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Irish Cream: Stir in the Irish cream liqueur until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Chill Mixture: Allow the chocolate mixture to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until the mixture is firm enough to handle.
- Scoop Mixture: Once chilled and firm, use the smallest cookie dough scoop, filling it about two-thirds full, to portion out the chocolate mixture onto a large tray or a chopping board lined with baking parchment.
- Roll into Balls: Wearing gloves, gently roll each scoop of the chocolate mixture into smooth balls.
- Coat with Sprinkles: Roll each ball in the green sprinkles until fully coated.
- Final Chill: Place the coated truffles back into the refrigerator to chill further before serving. This helps them hold their shape and keeps them cool for the best texture.
Notes
- Note 1: Use good quality heavy cream for the richest texture and flavor.
- Note 2: Chocolate chips can be semisweet or bittersweet depending on your preference for sweetness and chocolate intensity.
- For easier rolling, keep your hands cool or wear disposable gloves to prevent melting.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Green sprinkles add a festive touch but you can substitute with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or crushed nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
