Kentucky Bourbon Truffles Recipes

BOURBON DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over low heat until simmering.
• Add the dark chocolate to a heatproof bowl and pour the cream over the chocolate.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Stir in the bourbon.
• Transfer the chocolate to the refrigerator to cool for 1 hour or until firm.
• Using a small melon-baller, form into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
• Return the chocolate to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
• Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
• Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and allow the excess to drip off.
• Return the truffles to the baking sheet and decorate with pecans, if desired.
• Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow to chill until hardened.
• Store the truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight.
• Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight.
• Line a tray with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in refrigerator until serving.