Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles (Printable)

Creamy Irish cream chocolate truffles with a luscious ganache and cocoa dusting.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chocolate Ganache

01 - 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
02 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1 tsp instant coffee granules
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp almond extract
08 - 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/8 tsp salt

→ Coating

10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
11 - 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
02 - In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the instant coffee granules until dissolved.
03 - Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes, then gently stir until completely smooth and melted.
04 - Add the butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated and the mixture appears glossy.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop cleanly.
06 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 24 equal portions and roll them between your palms to form smooth balls.
07 - Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, or chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated.
08 - Place truffles in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No alcohol means everyone can enjoy these rich chocolate treats
  • The coffee and almond extracts create a sophisticated flavor that mimics Irish cream beautifully
  • They look like you spent hours at a chocolate shop but come together in under thirty minutes of active work
02 -
  • Warm hands will make the ganache sticky so keep a bowl of ice water nearby to dip your fingers in while rolling
  • If the ganache becomes too soft to work with simply return it to the refrigerator for fifteen minutes
  • These truffles taste best after resting in the refrigerator overnight which lets the flavors fully develop
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure the chocolate precisely because even small variations can affect the texture
  • Work in a cool room or near a window during winter since warmth is the enemy when rolling truffles

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