Silky smooth chocolate truffles flavoured with Baileys Irish Cream. Made from cream, milk chocolate and a little butter, these truffles have that squishy texture you're after. Coat in finely grated chocolate or desiccated coconut.
Gosh, these Baileys Chocolate Truffles are a little dangerous. Once that silky smooth chocolate melts in your mouth, it's very hard to stop at one!
Which is why I often make them as gifts - so that they aren't sitting in my fridge calling out to me! I love making sweet treats as end of year gifts for staff, teachers and carers. Check out this round up for The Best Christmas Sweet Treats.
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Ingredient notes:
- Baileys: The original Irish cream liqueur, Baileys adds a lovely sophisticated flavour to these truffles.
- Chocolate: My go-to for a sweet treat, Whittaker's Creamy Milk chocolate.
- Butter: I like a salted butter in this recipe - I think it compliments the sweet chocolate.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.
Step by step instructions:
Finely grate 4 pieces of the chocolate and set aside for the topping. Heat the cream in a saucepan until bubbles start to form.
Take off the heat and add the butter and chocolate. Stir until smooth then add the Baileys. Mix to combine.
Chill in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until solid. When the mixture has firmed up, roll into small balls with your hands. You may have to wash your hands with cold water if they get too warm while rolling.
Coat in grated chocolate or coconut then place in a lined container. Place in the fridge or freezer until they are firm. Keep the truffles in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled as they will go soft if left at room temperature for too long.
Recipe FAQs:
Butter makes truffles silky and smooth! An essential ingredient when making truffles.
They sure do! These truffles would be perfect for an end of year teacher appreciation gift or staff thank you. Just try to keep them refrigerated if you can!
Unfortunately, no. These truffles are all about the creamy dairy goodness.
Storage:
Store your truffles in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! If you want them to last longer than that, you can freeze them for up to 6 months.
Top tips:
Don't go too crazy with the Baileys. Not because I'm judging you, but because too much alcohol can prevent the truffles from setting properly.
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Baileys Truffles
Soft and creamy chocolate truffles flavoured with Baileys.
Ingredients
- 360g chocolate, chopped
- 150ml cream
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 4 Tbsp Baileys
Coating
- Grated chocolate
- Desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Finely grate 4 pieces of the chocolate and set aside for the topping.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan until bubbles start to form.
- Take off the heat and add the butter and chocolate. Stir until smooth then add the Baileys. Mix to combine.
- Chill in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until solid. When the mixture has firmed up, roll into small balls with your hands. You may have to wash your hands with cold water if they get too warm while rolling.
- Coat in grated chocolate or coconut then place in a lined container. Place in the fridge or freezer until they are firm.
- Keep the truffles in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled as they will go soft if left at room temperature for too long.
Notes
- Milk chocolate can be swapped for white or dark chocolate.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 124Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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Toni Dalziel says
I made the Baileys Truffles today. I rolled them off two spoons and then into grated chocolate or chocolate sprinkles. I had to leave the mixture in the freezer and work from there as it was a warm day. Pretty messy procedure but I think everyone will love them. Nice licky fingers
VJ cooks says
Yes, they can get a little sticky! But they taste so good.
Sharon says
Hi, I made these recently but the mix didn't set after 6 hours in freezer. Used 4 Tablespoons of Baileys, should I use less next time? The mix tasted yummy though.
VJ cooks says
Hmm yes this one can be tricky especially if the weather is warm or depending on the temperature of your freezer. Absolutely feel free to reduce the Bailey's to 3 tablespoons.