Baileys Irish Cream Truffles

Submitted by Steve_G

"From a candy newsletter that I get, looks awsome"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 24 candies
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1⁄4 cup Baileys Irish Cream

directions

1. Melt chocolate, Baileys and heavy cream together over very low heat.
2. Whisk in yolks, one at a time; mixture will thicken.
3. Whisk in butter.
4. Refrigerate overnight, or until firm.
5. With spoon make small balls.
6. Roll in powdered sugar, cocoa, chopped nuts, sprinkles, etc.

Reviews

[Fanged Menace]

Works well, tastes great, not overly sweet. Inspired by the photo, I rolled some of the truffles in powdered sugar, some in cocoa powder, some raspberry cocoa mix and some in finely-chopped pistachios. The irish cream went well with all of those flavors.

 

[CulinaryExplorer]

These were my first attempt at truffles and they turned out pretty good! I found them very easy to make I only wish the baileys flavor stood out a bit more. Other than that they were very good and I ended up rolling mine in powdered sugar and cocoa. I didn't wait very long before rolling them so they were semi melting in my hands before I was done, but it wasn't really a problem... I put them back in fridge after coated and I am just waiting til they harden up again to dig in... I did sneak one with powdered sugar though and it was yummy with such a nice rich soft inside! a little while later.... I have tried both varieties now and I have to say the cocoa ones are my favorites and the baileys seems to stand out a bit more in them too. SOOOOO yummy!

 

[aussie deb]

Absolutely awesome, I used an expensive chocolate and it made all the difference, I made bittersweet and white choc ones, and made choc moulds and put the truffle in them, the white ones were the best truffles I have ever made, thanks for the brilliant recipe.

 

[HayleeSue]

These are incredible. Smooth, dense, rich. I rolled in a mixture of powdered sugar and coco powder. Next time I'll make them marble sized. A whole big truffle can be too much.

 

[MeredithYeverino]

These are very tasty! I haven't even made the balls yet. I tasted the stuff just before I popped the bowl in the fridge to set. I knew I'd love Bailey's in my truffles. =)