With just three ingredients, you can make a decadent St. Patrick’s Day dessert. But watch out — these little truffles are so addicting, you may not be able to stop snacking.
Irish Cream Truffles
Ingredients
Pro Tip: Though you can use any type of chocolate, we recommend milk. Others, such as dark chocolate, can overpower the flavor of the liqueur.
Instructions
1. Finely chop the chocolate and place into a large bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and Irish cream and bring to a boil. Pour boiling liquid over the chopped chocolate. Allow the chocolate to soften for 1 minute, then stir gently with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and all of the chocolate is melted.
Pro Tip: If the chocolate doesn’t completely melt, heat chocolate in the microwave for 10-second intervals until it becomes smooth when stirred.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and allow ganache to set overnight.
4. Use a small spoon to shape the set ganache into rough, ¾” balls. Once all of the ganache has been divided, quickly roll the ganache in between your palms to shape them into smooth, round balls.
5. Place green sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles and/or cocoa powder into small bowls. Roll each shaped ball of ganache into one of the bowls to coat. Repeat with all truffles.
When done, store the truffles in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.
Mine wouldn’t set but it was delicious. I used it as a filling for the best chocolate cake I’ve ever made. Lots of requests for more.
When allowing the ganache to set overnight, should it be refridrator or set overnight at room temperature?
It is best NOT to boil the creams. Bring to a small bubble simmer and then pour over the chocolate. In a minute or two stir the mixture until the chocolate is melted and incorporated
Once completed, should the truffles be refrigerated?
Oh yes. This was so easy and very yummy. Making own Irish Cream is just great!!! Tastes like more-ish!
Can you use something beside the Bailey’s liquor something non alocholic
Is Kirkland Omara’s Irish Country CREME Liquor ok to use? Lower alcohol content
Bringing the Irish Cream to a boil, even briefly, will cause most (if not all) of the alcohol to evaporate. You’ll have the taste without the alcohol, like when cooking with wine.