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Chocolate Amaretto Truffles Recipe
My Amaretto truffles are the boozy treat you need to close out a happening holiday party. Rich, chocolatey, and full of almond flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 15 truffles
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chocolate chopped (2 bars)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1½ ounces Amaretto liqueur (1 shot)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup minced almonds
Instructions
- Add the chopped chocolate to a medium sized heatproof bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer, about 10 minutes, and immediately remove from heat.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and whisk together until all the chocolate is melted.
- Mix in the Amaretto and vanilla and stir until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge to cool for about 4 hours.
- After the mixture has chilled, use a cookie scoop to create 1-inch spheres.
- Roll the truffles in the cacao powder or almonds and enjoy chilled.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chocolate amaretto truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1truffle
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
117IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1truffle | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.