5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles (Rich, Decadent & No-Bake)
If you’re looking for an elegant no-bake dessert that feels luxurious but is surprisingly easy to make, these 5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles are exactly what you need. Deep, rich dark chocolate, a hint of almond, and the warmth of amaretto come together in bite-sized truffles that taste like they came straight from a gourmet chocolate shop.
Ingredients
- 280 g dark chocolate finely chopped
- 160 ml heavy whipping cream
- or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free
- 45 ml amaretto liqueur
- 2.5 g almond extract ½ teaspoon
- 40 g cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
Melt the chocolate
- Place the finely chopped dark chocolate into a medium heatproof bowl and set aside.
Heat the cream
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream (or coconut cream) over medium heat, stirring frequently. Bring it just to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
Make the ganache
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir slowly until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Add the amaretto and almond extract, and stir until fully combined.
Chill
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
Shape the truffles
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the chilled ganache into 2.5 cm (1-inch) balls.
- These can be slightly sticky — lightly dust your hands with cocoa powder or spray them with a tiny bit of oil to make rolling easier.
Coat
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
- You can also roll them in:
- chopped nuts
- chocolate sprinkles
- shredded coconut