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Baileys Truffles

Christmas with homemade Baileys Truffles will always be a touch sweeter! Grab the easy recipe now! 
Baileys Truffles

Christmas is a time to indulge in decadent treats that are usually off limits the rest of the year. Unfortunately for me, my expensive taste doesn’t fit within a reasonable budget.

How do I survive without Costco in England? I make my own truffles.

Baileys Truffles

Why do I make homemade Baileys Truffles?

If you do the same, you end up with delicious truffles that are a fraction of the price of store bought brands.

Homemade Baileys truffles are infinitely more delicious with the added bonus of having your arms covered in chocolate up to your elbows.

No exaggeration. It’s great fun. Do it in the evening with a Christmas movie playing in the background and you won’t feel like you are stuck in the kitchen.

Baileys Truffles

As much as truffles are fun to make they are even more fun to decorate! Involve your children and turn it into a great family activity.

This recipe makes enough truffles to give some away as homemade Christmas gifts. Who wouldn’t love a box of decadent sweets in their stocking!!Baileys Truffles

This recipe is easily adaptable to any flavour. I made mine with Irish Cream but you can use any liqueur you like or leave it out, you truffles won’t suffer one little bit.

If you are a white chocolate lover check out this recipe for White Chocolate and Coconut Truffles.

Baileys Truffles

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling time: 2 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baileys truffles
Servings: 25
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Ingredients

  • Dark Chocolate chopped- 270 g/ 1 1/3 cup minimum 66% cocoa
  • Unsalted Butter- 150 g/ 2/3 cup
  • Double Cream/ Whipping Cream- 150 ml/ 2/3 cup
  • Irish cream liqueur such as Baileys- 100 ml/ 1/2 cup

For the coating

  • Dark Chocolate or half dark and half white chocolate-250 gr
  • Sprinkles sugar beads, coloured sugar for decorating

Instructions

  • Put the chocolate and butter into a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water and melt them both, slowly.
  • When the mixture is smooth, take the bowl off the heat and whisk in the double cream and Baileys.
  • Put a plastic wrap over the bowl and put it in the fridge, leave there for 2 hours or longer.
  • Melt your chocolate for the dip the same way you melted the mixture for the truffles in a double boiler.
  • When ready, use a round spoon or a melon baller to scoop out the truffles. Don't worry if they are not perfectly round like store bought. The real truffles aren't!
  • Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and take it out with a fork so the excess chocolate will drip off and put on parchment paper, sprinkle with coloured sugar or anything else you like to decorate. You can also drizzle contrasting colour of chocolate.
  • Leave truffles in a cold place to set.
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  1. Disha nandwani says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Hey i tried the recipe..i hav refirgerated it for abt 12hrs now.inhav covered the bowl with a cling wrap bt its not setting.the consistency is like that if a ganache.cannot form balls out of it.plzz help me????

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      March 2, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      Disha, I am sorry but I have to ask if you followed the recipe exactly or used any substitutes. It’s not possible for the ingredients listed not to set, even ganache sets if refrigerated. You should be able to scoop the mixture with a spoon and quickly roll in your hands, it will melt from the heat of your hands. Is that what you are referring to? Other than that I am afraid I can’t offer any more help.

      Reply
    • Kris says

      December 19, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      I made the balls and put them in the freezer before dipping them. That helped to firm them up. Then I put them back into the freezer after dipping and we served them right out of the freezer…oh so yummy!

      Reply
      • vikalinka says

        December 19, 2018 at 9:13 pm

        Freezing them is an excellent idea, Kris. I am sure it reduced the mess somewhat!

        Reply
  2. Colleen says

    December 14, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Do these need to be refrigerated? How far in advance can they be made? Thank you!

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      December 14, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Coleen, that’s a good question and I think it’s a good idea to refrigerate them because of cream. Every time I made them they didn’t last longer than 2 days but I am certain you can make them a couple of weeks ahead and keep them refrigerated until ready to be eaten.

      Reply
  3. Regan says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Omg am going to makes these for Christmas but use the salted caramel baileys ?

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      December 12, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Sounds delicious, Regan!

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    November 22, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Do you have a replacement idea for the bailey’s? My daughter would like these for her party, but it would be a group of ten year olds,probably not a good idea to give liquor. ?

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      November 22, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      Michelle, you can can just skip Bailey’s altogether they will still be delicious!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    These are simply AMAZING! I have made these several times for both gift baskets and for a bake sale that benefited rescue animals. This is my go to recipe and I’m never disappointed. I wish I could add the pictures I took of my boxed Baileys truffles.

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      November 13, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      Your comment made my day, Michelle! Thank you so much for letting me know. I love truffles so much, so it’s great to see such a kindred spirit! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    February 3, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    I am hoping to make these beauties for my husband this valentines day. Quick question though, what kind of dark chocolate for the inside of the truffles? Should it be baking chocolate or any old kind? Thank you!

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      February 3, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Amy, I wouldn’t use baking chocolate because it’s usually lower quality and that’s what you will taste. I used a store brand chocolate bar but make sure it’s at least 70% cocoa. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Val Garber says

    December 22, 2013 at 1:53 am

    Wow thanks ! Can’t wait to try these ! and your photos are beautiful too

    Reply
  8. Marina | Let the Baking Begin! says

    December 16, 2013 at 7:38 am

    Your pictures are just so beautiful!

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      December 19, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you Marina! You are so sweet.

      Reply
  9. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:46 am

    I love Baileys truffles! These are so festive and would make a lovely gift!

    Reply
  10. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    December 15, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Julia, I think it’s time to open a chocolate shop and start selling these online! I’ll be the first in line to buy these amazing truffles!

    Reply

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