These delectable chocolate truffles are made with Irish cream and are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Roll in melted chocolate, finely chopped nuts, or cocoa powder for a finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 (16 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur
Directions
Step 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.
Step 2
Whisk butter, chocolate chips, and Irish cream into cream mixture until butter and chocolate chips are melted. Cool to room temperature.
Step 3
Scoop up the chocolate mixture about 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into a 1-inch ball; set truffles on a plate.
Step 4
Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 152 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat7g | 35% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium20mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium13mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium77mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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