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 with Whiskey Taste
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.
Despite their name, chocolate truffles do not contain truffles. They are simply named after them for their similar appearance!
Whiskey Chocolate Truffles Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Unsalted Butter. For that melt-in-your-mouth effect.
- Heavy Whipping Cream. To stabilize your truffles.
- Whiskey. Use your fave!
- Chocolate. High-quality dark chocolate works best.
- Cocoa Powder. To roll your truffles in.
Choosing Your Whiskey
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!
How to Make Chocolate Truffles with Whiskey
Heat the Cream and Butter, Not the Chocolate
Use a sharp knife to chop the chocolate bar into small pieces so they melt easily.
Use either the microwave or a double boiler to heat the cream and butter together, until the cream is just simmering. Then, when you whisk in the chocolate chips, they will melt from the heat of the cream.
Work quickly so you can avoid re-heating.
Slowly Add the Whiskey
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.
Integrating liquid into a chocolate mixture can be tricky, but as long as you don’t overheat the chocolate and continuously whisk as you add the whiskey, you should be left with a smooth mixture.
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.
How to Shape Chocolate Truffles
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.
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