Amarula Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in these rich and creamy South African Amarula Chocolate Truffles, a decadent treat with a delightful boozy kick.
🧂 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
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
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
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.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- 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.