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Guinness Truffles
Guinness Truffles combine rich dark chocolate with the deep flavors of stout beer. An easy treat that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chilling time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
20
Calories:
92 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French, Irish
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream 120ml, aka double cream
- ¼ cup Guinness beer 60ml
- 8 ounces dark chocolate 225g, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder 50g, for rolling
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and Guinness over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt.
- Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Add the butter and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Sift the cocoa powder onto a plate or shallow dish.
- Once chilled, use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out small portions of the chocolate mixture and roll them into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.