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A batch of rich and decadent Baileys truffles.
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Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles

Bailey’s Irish Cream truffles are shots you can munch on! Chocolatey, slightly boozy, and highly customizable, they’re the perfect treat on St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas or any day.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Jolina

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Truffles:

  • 8 oz good quality chocolate (semi-sweet or dark) chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2-3 tbsp Baileys or Irish cream depends on how boozy you want the truffles to be

For the Coating:

  • Cocoa powder
  • Your favorite nuts chopped into small pieces
  • Coconut
  • The possibilities are endless!
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Instructions

  • Put chopped chocolate in a bowl. Set aside.
    8 oz good quality chocolate (semi-sweet or dark)
  • Combine ½ cup heavy cream and 3 tablespoons Irish cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Occasionally scrape the sides of the pan to avoid any film that may form.
    ½ cup heavy cream, 2-3 tbsp Baileys or Irish cream
    Warm cream in a pot.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for a couple of minutes. Then stir until smooth.
    Cream poured over chopped chocolate.
  • Cool slightly before chilling in the fridge for 2 hours.
    Smooth and shiny chocolate ganache.
  • Before you start making your truffles, get your ingredients and tools in place because you would need to work quickly - a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and your coatings in separate bowls.
  • Use a teaspoon, cookie scoop or melon baller to grab chunks of chocolate and quickly mould into balls with your hands (make sure your hands are clean and cold).
    Chilled chocolate scooped into balls.
  • Roll the balls into the coating of your choice and place on the baking sheet.
    Cocoa powder, Coconut, Your favorite nuts
    Truffles coated in coconut, cocoa and pistachio.
  • Chill the truffles in the fridge overnight and take out just before serving.
    Freshly made Irish cream chocolate truffles on a pan.

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Notes

  1. The yield/number of truffles depends on how big or small you roll them.
  2. I like my truffles on the boozy side so I put 3 tablespoons of Baileys. The amount of Irish cream you put is totally up to you.
  3. See post for more truffle making tips, FAQs and step-by-step photos.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg