Valentine’s amaretto truffles: Easy indulgence for sweet lovers
Delight your loved one with these decadent Valentine’s amaretto truffles, perfect for any sweet lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Add the amaretto liqueur and mix well.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours, until firm.
- Once set, scoop out small amounts and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts.
- Chill again before serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try replacing amaretto with another liqueur.
- These truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg