The most yummy Whipped Baileys and Chocolate Truffles. A whipped, Baileys ganache covered in chocolate, What’s not to like about that!
I can’t believe that it’s December already! It’s officially the run up to Christmas and I still have so much to do. December is going to be jam packed with Christmas ideas for you here at Makes, Bakes and Decor. We’ve already had a few christmas posts in November like my Last Minute Christmas Cake and 3 ways to wrap your gifts this Christmas.
What flavours make you think of Christmas? Ginger? Peppermint? Maybe something savoury like sage? Something I always associate with Christmas is Baileys and these truffles are extra special.
To make these super yummy treats first you have to make the Baileys ganache. After letting it cool you whip it until it changes colour and looks like chocolate mousse. Whipping the ganache makes the centre of the truffles much lighter and softer. Once you’ve whipped the ganache you need to pipe out small blobs about the size of a 10 pence piece. Put your piped truffles into the freezer overnight before covering them in a layer of yummy milk chocolate.
(Do you recognize my star bowl from my Christmas Decoration Haul 2016?) I used some gold confetti sprinkles and gold lustre dust to make them look more Christmassy.
These are just so good! Make these as an indulgent treat or make them as a gift. Anyone would be happy to receive these in a little cellophane bag with some pretty ribbon and a label.
So who are you going to make these yummy, whipped Baileys and chocolate truffles for? I’m sure a few of my family and friends will get some! Any comments or suggestions? Please leave them in the comments box at the very bottom of the page. I really want to hear what you think!
Lianne x
Whipped Baileys and Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 75 ml Double cream
- 50 ml Baileys
- 125 g Dark chocolate chopped
- 200 g Milk chocolate chopped
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
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Place the dark chocolate, cream and Baileys into a bain marie or a glass bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
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Heat gently, stirring slowly until everything is melted together and glossy looking.
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Remove the bowl from the heat and leave to cool. You can speed the cooling process up by putting the ganache in the fridge, but keep an eye on it. You need it to be pipeable not rock solid.
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When the ganache has cooled place it in the bowl of your mixer or using a handheld electric whisk, whip the mixture until it becomes lighter in colour and looks like chocolate mousse.
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Lay a sheet of parchment paper onto a baking tray, fill a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle with your ganache and pipe evenly sized blobs of ganache onto the parchment paper.
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You want them to be roughly the size of a 10 pence piece. If they have little points on them you can press the tips down by wetting your finger and flattening the top gently.
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Put your tray of truffles into the freezer overnight.
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When the truffles are ready to be covered melt the milk chocolate in a bain marie, get your truffles from the freezer.
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Have a clean tray covered in a sheet of parchment paper ready. You need to work quickly to cover your truffles.
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Lift a frozen truffle centre and place it onto a fork, then quickly spoon the melted milk chocolate over to cover it. Once covered, place the truffle onto your new sheet of parchment paper to set. If using any sprinkles you need to add them to the top before the milk chocolate sets.
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Repeat until all your truffles are covered and leave them to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to eat or gift them.
Recipe Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled if you are wanting to make large batches for gifts.
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Find more truffle recipes by following my sweet treats board on pinterest!
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OMG, this is so delicious. One of my favorite alcoholic drink is Baileys. So I think this truffle will be on the top of my favorite dessert list.
Author
Thank you!
Oh my! That looks amazing! Can I have some please?
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Author
Ha ha! Thank you!
I pinned this to make for my book club next week! I think the girls will love them!
Author
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them
Wow these sound amazing! I am going to test them for an upcoming holiday party! Thanks!
Author
Thank you! And enjoy 🙂
That looks really yummy and I love your pics!!!
Author
Thanks! 🙂
These look absolutely spectacular! And wouldn’t you know it? I have Bailey’s on hand. Looking forward to trying these! 🙂
Author
Ha Ha it was meant to be! Enjoy!
These look heavenly! Love the way you styled the pics as well, so creative!
Author
Thank you! 🙂
OMG these look SO good!! I always thought truffles would be insanely hard to make, so I’m pleased they’re not nearly as hard as I thought. Wow, definitely need to make these!
Author
Thank you! they are super easy so you should definitely make them! 😉
Well, I like Bailey’s and chocolate. So, I guess this combination should work for me. I’ll try it soon.
Author
great! 🙂
These look absolutely delicious! I have a holiday baking competition this week in the office and I feel these would be a great hit!
Author
Thank you! I’m sure they will! 🙂
These look amazing! I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love getting a box of these under the tree. I’m definitely going to be making several batches of these before Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
Author
You’re welcome, I’m glad you like them!
These look delicious!!! I need to try making these, I would of never thought to make a dessert like this! I LOVE Bailey’s!
Author
Make them! They are delicious
Oooo these sound amazing – like layers of deliciousness piled up. The perfect little nibble over the Christmas holidays for sure. Thanks so much for sharing your holiday recipe with us xx
Author
Thanks, I do have to admit that they didn’t last very long, my husband and I ate them pretty quick ha ha!
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