Decadent Cherry Amaretto Chocolate Truffles
Rich and luxurious chocolate truffles infused with amaretto-soaked dried cherries, perfect for gifting or indulgent treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 4+ hours soaking time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including soaking and chilling)
- Yield: About 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (50 g) dried cherries, soaked in amaretto for at least 4 hours
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) amaretto liqueur
- Powdered sugar (for rolling, optional)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling, optional)
Instructions
- Place dried cherries in a small bowl and pour amaretto over them. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Set up a double boiler with simmering water. Place chopped bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over the water, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate small saucepan, warm heavy cream and softened butter over low heat until butter melts and mixture is hot but not boiling (about 3 minutes).
- Slowly pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the melted chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then whisk gently until glossy and fully combined.
- Drain soaked cherries (reserve soaking liquid) and chop roughly. Fold cherries and 1 tablespoon of reserved amaretto liquid into the ganache.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, portion out ganache and roll into 1-inch balls with cool hands. Chill in fridge if mixture softens.
- Roll truffles in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or a mix of both for coating.
- Place coated truffles on parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak cherries for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor. Keep hands cool when rolling truffles to prevent melting. Use low heat to melt chocolate to avoid seizing. Final chill after rolling helps truffles hold shape and enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 1 i
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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