Ingredients
12 ounces good quality chocolate
2/3 cup full-fat heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup Irish Cream liqueur
2 tablespoons butter
3 ounces sprinkles
Instructions
1-Start by finely chopping the chocolate and placing it in a heat-proof bowl. Next, cut softened butter into small pieces and add it to the chocolate.
2-Heat 2/3 cup heavy cream just to boiling.
3-Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and butter, letting it sit for one minute.
4-Stir or whisk until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and shiny. If needed, microwave in 15-second intervals.
5-Add 1/3 cup Irish Cream liqueur, stirring well as the ganache thickens.
6-Spread the ganache into a shallow dish and refrigerate for at least two hours until firm.
7-Prepare sprinkles in shallow bowls for coating.
8-Using a small scoop or spoon, portion the ganache and roll into smooth balls by hand.
9-Roll each truffle in sprinkles to coat fully.
10-Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until serving.
Last Step:
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๐ซ Finely chop chocolate for even melting.
๐ง Use room temperature butter for faster and smoother melting.
โ๏ธ If ganache is too soft after chilling, refrigerate longer or add more melted chocolate to firm up.
๐คฒ Warm hands slightly to help sprinkles stick better, but keep them cool by rinsing under cold water intermittently.
๐ฐ Experiment with alternative coatings like cocoa powder, powdered sugar, nuts, coconut, or graham cracker crumbs.
๐ธ Replace Irish Cream with extra cream for an alcohol-free option.
๐ Using a 1 teaspoon scoop ensures consistent truffle sizes.
๐ง Store truffles in airtight containers with parchment between layers, refrigerated up to two weeks or frozen up to two months.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Melting, Chilling
- Cuisine: Irish, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4.2g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4.2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
