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Hazelnut Irish Cream Truffles

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Christmas, Dessert, North American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
Hazelnut Irish Cream Truffles are decadent, rich, and densely chocolaty. The creaminess and meltiness of the chocolate ganache mixture contrasts very well with the slight saltiness and crunchiness of the toasted hazelnuts. With just a touch of Irish Cream, these truffles are suitable for all ages!
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 2/3 cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts

Instructions

  • Measure the chocolate into a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
  • Add the cream to a sauce pan. Over medium heat, warm the cream until bubbles start to form around the outer edge of the cream. Slowly whisk constantly to prevent the cream from scalding. If it gets too hot, it will burn and you cannot use it.
  • Once the cream is hot, pour it over the chocolate. Let the cream and chocolate sit undisturbed for 90 seconds.
  • Use a spoon to stir the two ingredients together until they combine to form a smooth consistency.
  • Next, add the Irish Cream and stir into the chocolate mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • While the chocolate mixture sets up in the fridge, ready the hazelnuts. If you have not purchased chopped nuts, chop them now. When chopped, add them to a stainless steel skillet. Over medium heat, continuously stir the nuts with a wooden spoon until they brown and become fragrant. Immediately transfer the toasted hazelnuts to a dinner plate. Spread them out so that they cool quickly.
  • Once the 2 hours have passed, set up a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Measure out a slightly heaping teaspoon of the mixture. Roll into balls and then roll in the toasted hazelnuts until coated. Place on the parchment-lined baking tray. Once all of the balls are rolled, place the baking tray in the fridge for an hour to set up.
  • Transfer to a food-safe container. Keep covered and refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg