IRISH CREAM TRUFFLES

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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.

Provided by Esther Kaiser

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Irish Cream

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Whisk butter, chocolate chips, and Irish cream into cream mixture until butter and chocolate chips are melted. Cool to room temperature.
  • Scoop up the chocolate mixture about 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into a 1-inch ball; set truffles on a plate.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 19.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

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