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Chocolate Cherry Cordial Truffles

Chocolate Cherry Cordial Truffles

Indulge in creamy, rich Chocolate Cherry Cordial Truffles—perfectly sweet, silky, and bite-sized delights combining smooth dark chocolate and subtle tartness of cherries. Ideal for gifting, parties, or personal indulgence, these decadent truffles offer a luscious balance of flavors that melt in your mouth.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 20 truffles 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 200g high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cacao), chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur or cherry syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped glacé cherries
  • Powdered sugar or cocoa powder, for coating

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ganache Base: Heat the heavy cream gently until steaming but not boiling, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a couple of minutes before stirring until smooth and glossy to form the ganache.
  2. Mix in Butter and Cherry Flavor: Stir in the softened unsalted butter into the ganache for extra richness. Then gently fold in cherry liqueur or syrup along with the chopped glacé cherries to infuse the truffle with the signature cherry essence.
  3. Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least two hours or until firm enough to handle. Chilling helps the mixture become solid and easier to shape into truffles.
  4. Shape the Truffles: Using a small scoop or spoon, form the chilled ganache into bite-sized balls. Quickly work to maintain shape before the mixture softens again, and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Coat and Finish: Roll the truffles in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or finely chopped nuts for that final touch of texture and visual appeal. Once coated, return them to the refrigerator to set fully before serving.

Notes

  • Use quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor.
  • Butter should be at room temperature to blend smoothly.
  • Chill ganache thoroughly before shaping to prevent messiness.
  • Work quickly when forming truffles; consider wearing gloves or chilling hands.
  • Try different coatings such as crushed freeze-dried cherries or shredded coconut for variations.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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