Irish Cream Decadent Truffles (Printable)

Creamy chocolate truffles with rich Irish cream flavor, smooth texture, and a decadent finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Ganache

01 - 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
04 - 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
05 - 2 tbsp non-alcoholic Irish cream syrup
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Coating

08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles or finely chopped nuts (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
02 - In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from the heat.
03 - Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
04 - Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, non-alcoholic Irish cream syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
06 - Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls with your hands.
07 - Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles, or chopped nuts to coat.
08 - Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These taste completely luxurious but they are secretly alcohol free so everyone can enjoy them
  • The ganache comes together in under 15 minutes with pantry staples you probably already have
  • They look impressive enough for gift giving but are actually forgiving enough for first time candy makers
02 -
  • If your ganache separates while stirring, a quick whisk with an electric mixer usually brings it back together
  • Room temperature truffles roll much easier than cold ones, so let them sit out for 10 minutes before shaping
  • The mixture needs to be firm enough to hold a fingerprint but soft enough to roll without cracking
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to weigh your chocolate for the most consistent results every time
  • A small cookie scoop creates perfectly portioned truffles without the mess of spooning

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