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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen truffles

Irish Cream Truffles

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream

¼ cup white sugar

¼ cup butter

1 (16 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur

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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.

Nutritional Information

Irish Cream Truffles

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 152.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 14.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 12.7g

Fat: 11.3g 17%

Saturated Fat: 6.9g 34%

Cholesterol: 18.7mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 204.9IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 3%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 2.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 13.1mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 22.5mg 8%

Potassium: 77.1mg 2%

Sodium: 19.5mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 101.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.