Amaretto Truffles

Name: Amaretto Truffles
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps Amaretto; 142 grams dipping chocolate or chopped dark chocolate; 59 milliliters heavy cream at room temperature; 12 teaspoons honey; 2 Tbsps unsalted or salted butter; 142 grams dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Amaretto Truffles might be just the beverage you are searching for. This recipe serves 20. One serving contains 111 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat. Head to the store and pick up amaretto, honey, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 12 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Combine 5 oz of chocolate and butter in a fairly large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy.In a microwave-safe measuring cup, combine the cream and honey. Microwave on high for about 40 seconds or until simmering around edges.

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Chocolate

Butter

Cream

Honey

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Measuring Cup

Microwave

Bowl

Pour the hot cream mixture into the melted chocolate and stir until smooth. Stir in the Amaretto.Chill for at least one hour or until the mixture is thick enough to scoop.When the mixture is thick, use a heaping teaspoon to scoop up chocolate and shape into messy balls. They will not be perfectly shaped at this point.

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Chocolate

Amaretto Liqueur

Cream

Put the messy balls on a waxed paper lined tray and chill until they are firm. When firm, re-shape the balls with the palms of your hand so that they are nicely rounded.

Transfer to the freezer and keep covered until frozen.When chocolate centers are frozen, melt your dipping chocolate (or temper your regular chopped chocolate using the microwave method). Dip the frozen balls in the melted chocolate and lift them out of the chocolate with two forks.

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Chocolate

Dip