Decadent Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles
Rich, smooth, and boozy chocolate truffles made with Baileys Irish Cream, perfect for a quick indulgence or gifting. These truffles combine silky ganache with a rustic cocoa powder coating for a deliciously elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Optional: sea salt flakes (a tiny pinch)
Instructions
- Finely chop 8 ounces (225 grams) of bittersweet chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. (5 minutes)
- Gently warm ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream and 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling, with small bubbles around the edges. (5 minutes)
- Remove the cream mixture from heat and stir in ¼ cup (60 ml) Baileys Irish Cream gently to combine. (1 minute)
- Pour the warm cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate. (2 minutes)
- Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the mixture from the center outward until smooth and glossy. If lumps remain, microwave for 10 seconds at 50% power, being careful not to overheat. (3 minutes)
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm enough to scoop. (1 hour)
- Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, scoop portions of ganache and quickly roll between palms to form smooth balls. Work fast to avoid melting. (10-15 minutes)
- Place unsweetened cocoa powder in a shallow dish and roll each truffle until fully coated. Optionally, sprinkle sea salt flakes on some truffles. (10 minutes)
- Arrange truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
If ganache is too soft while shaping, chill for an additional 10-15 minutes. Avoid overheating ganache to maintain smooth texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream and use a dairy-free Baileys alternative. Variations include adding peppermint extract, espresso powder, or rolling in chopped nuts instead of cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approxima
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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