How do I store chocolate truffles?

Truffles should be kept in a cool place, such as a refrigerator or a cool pantry, to prevent them from melting. Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Let the truffles come to room temperature before serving.

Why aren't my truffles holding their shape?

If your chocolate truffles are flattening or losing their shape, it could be because they have not had enough time to set and firm up. Make sure to chill the ganache thoroughly before shaping them into truffles. And avoid handling them too much with your hands to prevent them from getting too soft.

Why are my chocolate truffles lumpy and not smooth?

If your truffles have a grainy or lumpy texture, it's most likely because the ganache was not properly emulsified. This can easily happen if you add cream that is too hot to the chocolate. To avoid this issue, make sure you bring the cream to a light boil and give it a second to cool before pouring over the chocolate. Also, pour the cream slowly over the chocolate. This can also happen if you use chocolate chips as they don't break down and can cause lumpy ganache.

Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles

Name: Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 9 oz dark chocolate 70%, good quality; 1/3 cup 35% cream; 1/4 cup Irish cream or Baileys; 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2-3 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted; 2-3 Tablespoons icing sugar, sifted; 2-3 Tablespoons green sprinkles

Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles

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These Irish cream chocolate truffles are rich, creamy and super decadent! They are an irresistible fusion of silky smooth chocolate ganache and velvety rich Irish cream liqueur.

Author: Alie Romano
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 40 1x
Category: Candy, Chocolate
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

Units Scale

9 oz dark chocolate 70%, good quality
1/3 cup 35% cream
1/4 cup Irish cream or Baileys
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Topping

2–3 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
2–3 Tablespoons icing sugar, sifted
2–3 Tablespoons green sprinkles

Instructions

Chop the chocolate into small pieces, (the smaller the better) add to a large bowl and set aside.
Place the cream and Irish cream into a pot and bring to a light boil. Remove from the heat and slowly pour over the chocolate, let it sit for a minute and then stir the chocolate mixture until completely blended.
Let the mixture cool to 30˚C then add the butter and stir to incorporate.
Let the chocolate mixture cool to thicken or place it in the refrigerator until firm, approx. 1-2 hours.
Once the chocolate mixture is firm, roll the chocolate into teaspoon size balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
Place 3 bowls out; one with icing sugar, one with cocoa powder, and one with green sprinkles.
Roll one chocolate ball into icing sugar, another into cocoa powder and another into the green sprinkles, coating the entire ball. Place the truffles back on the baking sheet to set. Repeat until all the truffles are covered.
Refrigerate chocolate truffles until ready to serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Let truffles come to room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 57
Sugar: 2.7g
Sodium: 14mg
Fat: 4.1g
Saturated Fat: 2.4g
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 3.4g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 0.7g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Irish cream, Chocolate, Truffles, St.Patrick's Day, Christmas

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