Amaretto Chocolate Truffles
Velvety chocolate truffles infused with amaretto liqueur, coated in cocoa powder for a rich, nutty finish. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers semisweet chocolate, heavy cream, amaretto liqueur into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 200 g semisweet chocolate
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 30 ml amaretto liqueur
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Chop 200 g semisweet chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 100 ml heavy cream and 30 ml amaretto liqueur until just simmering. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then add 50 g unsalted butter, cutting it into small pieces and mixing until fully incorporated.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Step 4: Once chilled, use a small spoon to scoop out 1 tbsp portions of the chocolate mixture and roll them into balls.
- Step 5: Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Step 6: Roll each truffle in 1 tbsp cocoa powder until fully coated. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
