These rich and creamy chocolate truffles are spiked with Kentucky bourbon. Add pecans to the candy or use chopped walnuts. Roll the truffles in granulated sugar, cocoa powder, sifted powdered sugar, or finely chopped nuts.
For the best flavor, use a high quality chocolate. Delight your friends and family with these indulgent candies!
The truffles would be wonderful with chopped pistachios or hazelnuts, too.
PrintChocolate Bourbon Truffles With Chopped Pecans
Celebrate the day with a special treat, like these rich and creamy chocolate and bourbon truffles!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings 1x
- Category: Candy, Chocolate, Bourbon
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate (high quality)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
- Few drops vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Garnishes: cocoa powder, granulated sugar, ground nuts, or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine chocolate, cream, and salt in the top of a double boiler or heat-proof bowl over simmering water. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted.
- Remove the pan or bowl from the outer pan and let the mixture stand until it comes down to room temperature. Add the bourbon, vanilla, and chopped nuts. Gently stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 6 hours. Working quickly, shape small scoops of the chocolate mixture into small balls. Place them on a baking sheet and cover them loosely. Refrigerate the truffles for several hours. Roll in finely chopped pecans, unsweetened cocoa, or granulated sugar.
