Irish Cream Truffles
Description
These Irish cream-infused chocolate truffles are perfect for special occasions. Roll them in melted chocolate, finely chopped nuts, or cocoa powder for a finishing touch.
Ingredients
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup butter
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1 (16 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur
Directions
1
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.
2
Whisk butter, chocolate chips, and Irish cream into cream mixture until butter and chocolate chips are melted. Cool to room temperature.
3
Scoop up the chocolate mixture about 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into a 1-inch ball; set truffles on a plate.
4
Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.