Looking for a nightcap that combines chocolate and your favorite spirit? These Whiskey Chocolate Truffles are fudgy decadence with the perfect amount of booze.
With just 5 quality ingredients, these bite-sized delicacies are simple to make yet fancy to eat. Because as a time-pressed mom who LOVES a decadent treat, sometimes 5 ingredient recipes are all I have the capacity for.
They’re a fudgy consistency and have a deep chocolate flavor while still allowing the whiskey to shine. Plus, I just love a boozy chocolate dessert (see also: Boozy Chocolate Mousse)!
Chocolate truffles taste like biting into cocoa-dusted chocolate ganache. These Whiskey Chocolate Truffles infuse whiskey into them as well, for a super boozy, creamy, chocolate bite.
Whiskey Chocolate Truffles Ingredient Highlights
I prefer unsalted butter here, but you can use salted to add that extra little element to the flavor. Make sure you are using heavy whipping cream. Regular cream will not stabilize it enough.
High-quality dark chocolate works best. I like to use Dark cocoa powder as well.
The taste of the whiskey really shines through in these, so choose one you like! Whiskey naturally has notes of caramel, oak, and vanilla, which play beautifully with the chocolate.
Bourbon will give the truffles a little bit of a sweeter taste, whereas scotch will give it just a touch of smokiness. I usually make these with Maker’s Mark, but whatever you have at home will do!
Despite their name, chocolate truffles do not contain truffles. They are simply named after them for their similar appearance!
Chocolate Truffles with Whiskey Tips and Tricks
How to Make Whiskey Chocolate Truffles
Use a sharp knife to chop the chocolate bar into small pieces so they melt easily.
Then, use either the microwave or a double boiler to heat the cream and butter together, until the cream is just simmering.
Remove the cream from heat and add the chocolate and whisk, using the residual heat of the cream to melt the chocolate. Work quickly to avoid reheating the mixture.
Once your chocolate is melted and well-combined with the butter and cream, continue to whisk as you slowly add the whiskey to the mixture. Combine until smooth.
Once your whiskey is integrated, cover the mixture with a clean kitchen towel and set it in the refrigerator for at least two hours to solidify.
Once your chocolate truffle mixture has a chance to solidify, use a spoon to scoop out 1 tablespoon. Make sure your hands are clean and dry, then dust them with cocoa powder.
Roll the truffles into 2-bite-sized balls, then drop them in a shallow bowl of cocoa powder to coat.
How to Properly Store Whiskey Truffles
This Whiskey Chocolate Truffle recipe makes about 10 truffles, so odds are, you won’t get through them in one sitting. The great news is, they will last 3-4 weeks sealed in the refrigerator.
You can also freeze them to make them last longer. In a freezer-safe container, these whiskey chocolate truffles will last up to 3 months.
Note: as they sit, they tend to absorb the cocoa powder. This means when you eat them, you may get some on your fingers. To avoid this, you can always dust them with a little extra cocoa powder.
5-Ingredient Decadent Whiskey Chocolate Truffles
SAVE RECIPE TO COLLECTION PIN PRINT RATEIngredients
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5.8 ounces dark chocolate (5.8 oz = 4 (1.45oz) bars)
- 1 ½ ounces whiskey
- 2 to 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat the cream and butter together either in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute and 30 seconds or over a double boiler until just simmering.⅓ cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Meanwhile, finely chop your chocolate—the smaller the better.5.8 ounces dark chocolate
- Add the chopped chocolate to the simmering cream and butter and whisk until chocolate is melted. The cream and butter mixture should be hot enough to melt your chocolate. Continue to whisk until chocolate is melted and avoid reheating.
- Continue to whisk as you slowly add the whiskey. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and place in refrigerator to cool and harden for at least 2 hours.1 ½ ounces whiskey
- Add cocoa powder to a shallow bowl or large plate. Once your chocolate/whiskey mixture has set, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of chocolate at a time, placing each scoop directly into the cocoa powder.2 to 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Roll the chocolate in the cocoa powder until it is completely covered. Dust your hands with cocoa powder, then pick up the truffle and roll it between your hands to form a ball. Set aside and repeat until you have about 8-10 truffles.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Pro Tips
- The butter and cream mixture needs to be hot enough to melt your finely chopped chocolate.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate rather than milk or semi-sweet.
Video
Support directly <b>HERE</b> or leave a rating and comment to help others find this recipe!
2 thoughts on “5-Ingredient Decadent Whiskey Chocolate Truffles”
This is my go-to recipe for a wonderful present for anyone hard to buy for – and I always make a few extra for just me 🙂 thank you so much Marley
Ah, I’m so glad! Always gotta make a larger batch than you’re giving away