Valentine’s amaretto truffles: Easy indulgence for your loved ones
Indulge your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with these delightful amaretto truffles. Perfect for sharing or treating yourself, this easy recipe will make your celebration special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Add the amaretto liqueur and mix well.
- Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or crushed nuts.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chocolate with higher cocoa content.
- These truffles can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg