Dark Chocolate Amaretto Truffles

Who can resist rich dark chocolate truffles and their amazing chocolate flavour and smooth texture? Our chocolate truffles scented with Amaretto will satisfy even the most demanding chocolate lovers.

We are sure you'll adore our creamy cheesecake truffles enriched with toasted almonds. And white chocolate truffles are a nice change from the traditional version made with dark chocolate.

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Ingredients you'll need

For these homemade truffles you'll need a few basic ingredients:

• Dark chocolate bar
• Heavy whipping cream
• Butter
• Amaretto liqueur
• Cocoa powder

The most important thing for making good chocolate truffles is to use quality dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids (55% - 70% cocoa).

For this recipe we like to use a combination of Nestle Dessert Noir chocolate bar (52% cocoa) and Lindt 70% chocolate bar but feel free to use any other kind of quality dark chocolate (Baker's chocolate, Lindt, Ghirardelli, Guittard, Valrhona) you have on hand.

We don't recommend using milk chocolate as it is sweet and you will not get rich chocolate truffles. Both heavy whipping cream or whipping cream will work well in this recipe - just be sure that it has at least 33% milk fat.

Don't forget to add butter as it makes the truffles super creamy. Instead of Amaretto, you can use your favourite liqueur (Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Frangelico or Rum) or a tablespoon of vanilla extract.

Making the ganache

1. Chopping dark chocolate bar: Using a kitchen knife chop the bar on a wooden board then transfer to a heatproof bowl (we love this Pyrex glass bowl).
   
   
2. Pourring whipping cream over chocolate: Heat the whipping cream to the simmering point then pour over the chopped chocolate. Leave for a few minutes then stir until chocolate is completely melted.
   
   
3. Adding butter and Amaretto: Add butter and a few tablespoons of Amaretto and stir to combine. You should get rich chocolate ganache which will later turn into delicious chocolate truffles. 
   
   
4. Cooling the ganache: Keep the ganache in the fridge for at least 2 hours - it should harden enough to be scooped.
   

Tips for shaping the truffles

• We wanted to make this recipe quick and easy, so we rolled the truffles into cocoa powder. The best choice for this recipe is unsweetened cocoa powder as bitter cocoa provides a contrast to the sweetness of the ganache.
  
  
• Using a teaspoon scoop the chocolate ganache, roll into balls and coat into cocoa powder. Place them on a small tray lined with aluminium foil then keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
  
  
• When rolling the truffles they may become sticky from the heat of your hands. To avoid this dust your hands with cocoa powder or just use rubber gloves. Otherwise, once the mixture become soft, place it in the fridge for 5 minutes and then continue making the truffles.
  
  
• Take the truffles from the fridge 30 minutes before serving for the best texture and taste.
  
  

Top tips for making perfect chocolate truffles

• Finely chop chocolate on a cutting board using a sharp kitchen knife. Chopping chocolate is necessary so it melts faster, more evenly and will not overheat. Choose a sharp heavy kitchen knife and press down firmly on the chocolate beginning with the corners and angling the knife slightly outward. 
  
  
• If the chocolate haven't melted completely, just place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water and stir - it will melt quickly.
  
  
• Place the mixture into the fridge for about 1-2 hours to firm up. If the truffle mixture is too soft, pour it into a shallow dish so it thickens quicker and keep it in the fridge until thickened.
  
  
• Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to get balls of the same size.
  
  
• If the chocolate mixture starts getting too soft to roll, just place the mixture in the fridge for 4-5 minutes and continue making truffles.
  
  
• You can wear rubber gloves if you want to keep your hands clean while rolling the truffles.
  

Serving & Storing dark chocolate amaretto truffles

Chocolate truffles should be stored in the fridge. Place them in a airtight container and separate with sheets of baking paper and store in the fridge for about 1 week. For the best texture and flavour take out from the fridge 30 minutes before serving. Freeze for up to 2 months, then defrost overnight in the fridge.

Don't leave your truffles out at room temperature for more than a few hours. Refrigerate truffles for up to one week in an airtight container. Use a plastic container with a snapping lid or even better, a glass container that can be sealed properly to keep smells and flavours from inside the refrigerator from getting into your truffles.

Chocolate truffles will look pretty in these small serving bowls made of durable porcelain.

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CATEGORIES: Truffles & Candy, No-Bake Desserts, Quick & Easy, Chocolate