Amarula Chocolate Truffles

🧂 Ingredients

• 300g Dark chocolate(Use good quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa solids, finely chopped.)
• 150ml Heavy cream(Also known as whipping cream.)
• 60ml Amarula liqueur(This is a cream liqueur made from the marula fruit.)
• for coating Unsweetened cocoa powder(For dusting the finished truffles.)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ganache: Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not boil. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. Gently whisk the mixture starting from the center and working outwards, until a smooth, glossy ganache forms. Ensure all chocolate is melted and incorporated.

   ⏱️ 10 minutes
2. 2

   Infuse with Amarula and chill: Stir the Amarula liqueur into the warm ganache until fully combined. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the ganache to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop and roll.

   ⏱️ 1.5 - 2 hours
3. 3

   Shape and coat the truffles: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out portions of the chilled ganache (about 1 tablespoon each) and quickly roll them between your palms to form small balls. If the ganache becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Gently roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until evenly coated. Place the coated truffles on the prepared baking sheet.

   ⏱️ 20 minutes

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓The unique flavor of Amarula adds a distinct African touch to these classic chocolate truffles.
• ✓These truffles are rich, decadent, and have a pleasant boozy warmth from the liqueur.
• ✓Beautifully presented, these Amarula Chocolate Truffles make an impressive and thoughtful homemade gift.

🔄 Variations

• For a more intense Amarula flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon or two of liqueur to the ganache, but be mindful that this may affect the firmness.
• Experiment with white chocolate ganache as a base, though the color contrast with the cocoa powder will be less pronounced.

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving