Indulge yourself with a tantalizing treat- Chocolate Amaretto Almond Truffles. Experience a symphony of flavors as you bite into these delectable chocolate gems, handcrafted with the perfect balance of rich dark chocolate, the subtle sweetness of amaretto, and a hint of almond. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to impress your guests, a gift for a loved one, or simply a sweet indulgence for yourself, these truffles are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ALMOND-AMARETTI CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Add almond butter and almond extract to the chocolate ganache and then coat the finished truffle with crushed amaretti cookies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h30m
Yield 18 to 24 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the cream, butter and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl, pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit until completely melted, about 10 minutes. Stir the chocolate-cream mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula until combined and smooth. Stir in the almond butter and almond and vanilla extracts, then whisk until the ganache is smooth and shiny. Transfer the ganache to a shallow container, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment. Put the crushed amaretti in a shallow dish. Scoop tablespoons of the firm ganache, roll into balls and coat in the amaretti crumbs. Transfer the coated truffles to the prepared baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND AMARETTO TRUFFLES
Using white chocolate chips to make truffles may not be traditional, but it is affordable, quick, and easy to do! The almonds and amaretto work well with the white chocolate - great payoff for little in cost and effort!
Provided by Marie Porter
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chocolate chips into a glass mixing bowl, and put aside.
- On stovetop, bring heavy whipping cream, Almond Paste/Almond Butter and butter to a boil. Stir well, making sure to fully break up and incorporate the almond paste/butter into the mix. Remove from heat, and stir in Amaretto.
- Pour hot cream mixture into bowl of chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-5 minutes. Starting in the middle of the bowl, slowly start stirring the chocolate and cream until all of the chocolate is melted, and the has disappeared into it - it should be smooth.
- Cover with plastic wrap, preferrably resting right on top of the surface - this prevents a skin from forming while it cools. s.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour or two, until it's pretty solid.
- Once solid, scoop out small balls (a teaspoon or so, and roll them into balls. Try to handle the chocolate as quickly as possible, or it will melt
- Roll them in the finely chopped almonds, store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 17 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY AMARETTO CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE
Amaretto Chocolate Truffles are so indulgent and make a fantastic holiday gift! These melt-in-your-mouth chocolate confections are spiked with amaretto liqueur and almond extract, so their busting with almond flavor. Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or a combination of both!
Provided by Ashley Manila
Categories Dessert
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chopped chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a boil. Once it begins to boil, remove cream from heat.
- Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate and allow the mixture to sit, untouched, for a minute. Whisk smooth. Stir in the almond extract, amaretto, and butter and vigorously whisk until smooth and shiny.
- Set aside and cool to room temperature. Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Before you begin rolling your truffles, make sure you have enough room in your refrigerator for both baking sheets; the truffles must chill again before being dipped in the chocolate coating.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Scoop out about 3 teaspoons of the truffle filling and quickly roll it between your hands to form a ball. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with all truffles. Refrigerate the rolled truffles for at least 20 minutes before dipping in the chocolate.
- In the meantime, you can temper your chocolate.
- Fill a medium pot one-third full with water and bring it to a low simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl that will fit on top of the pan snugly, but will not touch the simmering water, on top of the pan. Reduce the heat to low and place two-thirds of the chocolate into the bowl. Place a candy thermometer into the chocolate and let it melt, stirring frequently with a silicone spatula. *Do not let the temperature of the chocolate exceed 120°F.
- Once the chocolate has fully melted, remove the bowl from heat, but keep the pot of simmering water on the burner. Wipe the bottom of the bowl to remove any condensation.
- Stir in the remaining chocolate, a little bit at a time, allowing what you've added to completely melt before adding more.
- Set aside and allow the chocolate to cool to 82°F. Once the chocolate has reached 82°F, place it back over the simmering water and reheat to a temperature between 88°F and 91°F. Remove the bowl from heat once you have reached the correct temperature. The chocolate should be smooth and glossy, with no streaks.
- Using a fork or candy dipper, dip each truffle in the chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before transferring it back to the parchment paper line baked sheet. Top each truffle with a sprinkle of chopped almonds.
- Set aside and allow the chocolate to set before serving, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 1 week.
ALMOND-RUM CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH AMARETTI COOKIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h45m
Yield 18 to 24 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop the chocolate and put in a heatproof bowl. Bring the heavy cream, butter and salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat; pour over the chocolate and let sit until completely melted, about 10 minutes. Stir with a rubber spatula or whisk until smooth. (If necessary, microwave in 20-second intervals until the chocolate melts.)
- Whisk in the vanilla and almond extracts and the rum. Stir until the ganache is smooth and shiny. Pour into a shallow baking dish and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Roll tablespoonfuls of the ganache into 18 to 24 balls, then roll in crushed amaretti cookies. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight. (To make these in advance, roll into balls but do not coat; cover and freeze up to 2 weeks. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before uncovering, then roll in coating.)
CHOCOLATE ALMOND TRUFFLE SQUARES
Categories Candy Milk/Cream Chocolate Dessert Freeze/Chill Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Almond Amaretto Chill Edible Gift Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 100 truffle squares
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Chop fine 12 ounces of the chocolate. In a small saucepan bring the cream just to a boil, remove the pan from the heat, and whisk in the chopped chocolate, whisking until the chocolate is melted completely. Whisk in the Amaretto, whisking until the mixture is smooth, and let the truffle mixture cool slightly.
- In a small heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt the remaining 4 ounces chocolate. Line the bottom of an 8-inch-square baking pan with wax paper and spread half of the melted chocolate in a thin layer on the paper.
- Freeze the chocolate layer for 5 minutes and top it with the truffle mixture, smoothing the surface. Drizzle the truffle mixture with the remaining melted chocolate, spreading it lightly, and sprinkle the melted chocolate with the almonds, pressing them lightly. Chill the mixture for 3 hours, or until it is firm. Turn the mixture out onto a cutting board, peel off the wax paper, and with a long sharp knife cut the mixture into 3/4-inch squares. The truffle squares keep, chilled in an airtight container, for 2 weeks.
AMARETTO CREAM TRUFFLES
The velvety texture of the almond filling with the sensational chocolate coating make these truffles truly heavenly. I like to give them as gifts during the holidays.-Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 30 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chocolates in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolates; whisk until smooth. Stir in Amaretto and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until easy to handle., In a small bowl, combine sugar and cocoa. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your chocolate, amaretto, and almonds, the better your truffles will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overwork the ganache: Overworking the ganache will make it tough and grainy. Stir it just until it is smooth and combined.
- Chill the ganache thoroughly before shaping it: This will help the truffles hold their shape better.
- Use a variety of coatings: You can coat the truffles in chopped nuts, cocoa powder, or sprinkles. You can also drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator: Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring them to room temperature before serving.
Conclusion:
Chocolate amaretto almond truffles are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a decadent dessert that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these truffles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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