Kentucky Bourbon Truffles Recipes

CHOCOLATE-BOURBON TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Set a stainless steel mixing bowl over a pan of boiling water to make a double boiler. Put chocolate, cream and salt in bowl and heat until chocolate is completely melted, about 15 minutes.
• Add vanilla and bourbon and whisk thoroughly, until mixture is smooth and shiny. Pour into a pie plate or baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Use a melon baller or soup spoon to make rough 1/2-ounce spheres. Roll between cocoa-dusted palms, then in crushed nuts. Refrigerate, but don't serve them ice cold; remove from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving.

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.

EASY CHOCOLATE BOURBON TRUFFLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat. Heat, stirring, until melted and smooth; remove from heat.
• Stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and 1/2 to 3/4 cup pecans. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours, or until mixture is firm.
• Working with fingertips, shape into 1-inch balls; roll in finely chopped pecans, sugar, or unsweetened cocoa. Place on a tray or baking sheet, cover loosely, and chill for at least 1 hour.