How to Make Irish Cream Truffles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of indulgent, creamy desserts with a hint of alcohol, then you're in for a treat with these Irish Cream Truffles. These delicious little bites of heaven are the perfect combination of rich, creamy chocolate and the smooth, velvety taste of Irish cream liqueur. They're the ideal after-dinner treat or a lovely homemade gift for a special occasion.

Making these truffles at home is surprisingly easy, and the end result is a decadent treat that will impress your family and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen truffles

  • Whisk heavy cream and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the edges of the cream show fine bubbles but mixture does not boil, allowing sugar to dissolve. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk butter, chocolate chips, and Irish cream into cream mixture until butter and chocolate chips are melted. Cool to room temperature.
  • Scoop up the chocolate mixture about 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into a 1-inch ball; set truffles on a plate.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 20mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 77mg