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baileys irish cream chocolate truffle balls covered in cocoa powder showing chocolate middle
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Baileys Chocolate Truffles

Bailey's Irish cream chocolate ganache truffles are creamy and boozy - the perfect homemade gift for grown-ups! They're also easy to make!
Prep Time30 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Gift, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Kachina

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the cream in the microwave hot but not boiling (30secs at a time) and pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate, allowing this to sit for 10mins.
  • Stir the ganache until smooth. If some pieces of chocolate remain un-melted, heat the mix in the microwave for 10secs and stir again. Repeat until your ganache is smooth and lump-free.
  • Stir in your Bailey’s until smooth.
  • Let your ganache set uncovered at room temperature for 1hr until you get a firm consistency that you can still indent with your thumb.
  • Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop some of set ganache and quickly roll it into a ball using your hands. Place the ball on a plate or tray. Repeat until you’ve used up all of your mixture.
  • If using, roll each truffle in a small bowl of unsweetened cocoa powder, then enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: Store your Baileys truffles in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks. If it's warm where you live, or you want to store for longer, keep in the fridge.
Substitutions:
  • I like to roll my truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder, but you can use powdered icing sugar, chocolate sprinkles or shredded coconut instead. Alternatively, leave them bare for a rustic look.
  • You can swap the Baileys for any flavour of Irish cream or another cream liqueur.
Tips:
  • Use cooking chocolate or melting wafers/chips from the baking aisle for ease of melting and so it sets firm. Make sure it's broken into small pieces too!
  • Use your tablespoon to scoop the set ganache in a scraping motion like it’s ice cream. This way, you get more of a ball shape before you use your hands.
  • If your hands are melting the chocolate ganache too much to roll it into balls, then you can run your hands under cold water for a few minutes before trying again. Alternatively, chill your ganache mixture in the fridge for 10mins.
  • Line your plate or tray with greaseproof paper for placing your rolled Baileys truffle balls on.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.01mg