Chocolate Bourbon Truffles With Chopped Pecans
Celebrate the day with a special treat, like these rich and creamy chocolate and bourbon truffles!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- Pinch salt
- 2 tbsp Kentucky bourbon
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- cocoa powder, ground pecans, or granulated sugar, for rolling
Recommended Equipment
- Double boiler or heatproof bowl and saucepan
Instructions
- Combine chocolate, heavy cream, and salt in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is melted.8 ounces semisweet chocolate | 2/3 cup heavy cream | Pinch salt
- Remove the bowl from the heat and let the mixture cool until just warm. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the bourbon. When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in the remaining bourbon, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans.2 tbsp Kentucky bourbon | 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract | 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 6 hours.
- Use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion the chilled chocolate mixture. Roll the portions quickly between your hands to form balls and place them on the sheet pan. Cover loosely and refrigerate the truffles for 1 to 2 hours or until firm. Roll in cocoa powder, ground pecans, or granulated sugar.cocoa powder, ground pecans, or granulated sugar
If the mixture becomes too soft while shaping, return it to the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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