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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Amaro Chocolate Truffles

10 MINPrep Time
5 MINCook Time
20Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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I love chocolate everything, and a truffle is a great way to get some serious chocolate flavor in a little bite. Amaro is an Italian liqueur that's often consumed as a digestivo, or an after-dinner drink to help soothe digestion. It has a great complex flavor that I think lends a lot of interesting notes to the truffles! I love the brand St. Agrestis, but any amaro liqueur will do. (You can check out our guide to Amaro here!)

 
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Amaro Chocolate Truffles

Category

Dessert

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Image of Amaro Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped, such as 70-percent Guittard)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons amaro (such as St. Agrestis)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. This recipe originated on an episode of Giada Entertains. Episode: Earth Day Party.
  2. Place the finely chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Add the heavy cream, amaro and salt to a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and warm until small bubbles appear around the outside. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, mix until completely melted and smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow bowl.
  4. Using a 1 tablespoon-size scoop, scoop balls of the chocolate mixture into the palm of the hand and roll into a smooth ball. Roll in the cocoa powder and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Continue with the remaining truffle mixture.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
93
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
8 grams
Protein
1 grams
Fat
6 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Cholesterol
6 milligrams
Sodium
32 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
4 grams

1 comment

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    Jennifer Bertino - Jun 09

    Hi, would you be able to tell me where I can purchase the plate you used for serving these??

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