Easy Luxurious Baileys Chocolate Truffle Recipe
This Baileys Chocolate recipe melds creamy Baileys, fine cocoa, and smooth cream cheese into irresistible chocolate truffles, perfect for an easy yet luxurious treat.
Easy Baileys Chocolate Truffle Recipe
Enjoy the irresistibly smooth Easy Baileys Chocolate Truffle Recipe, where velvety cream cheese and rich dark or milk chocolate chips unite with the warm, creamy liqueur notes of Baileys. This straightforward method skips heavy cream yet delivers decadent bites that align perfectly with festive gatherings or as refined edible gifts. Their exquisite taste, enhanced with a hint of graham cracker texture, makes these truffles a standout delight.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 4 tbsp butter at room temperature
- 2 tbsp Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1/2 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 12-oz pkg chocolate chips
- 1 12-oz pkg white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the graham cracker crumbs and Bailey’s Irish Cream.
- Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until completely mixed in.
Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is better)
Scoop batter into balls and place on parchment paper. - Place balls into the freezer for 10-15 minutes
- While the batter is freezing, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted.
- Dip balls into chocolate, covering completely.
- Place back on parchment paper and let cool until chocolate has hardened.
- Use a spoon to drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the truffles
Serving Suggestions
- Espresso Shots
- Irish Coffee
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Raspberry Coulis
- Whipped Cream
- Salted Caramel Sauce
- Shortbread Cookies
- Mixed Berries
- Cheese Board
- Mint Leaves (for a fresh garnish)
Tips and Tricks
- Ensure that your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before you start.
- For consistently sized truffles, use a spoon, melon baller, or small cookie scoop to portion out the mix.
- For an added touch of elegance, drizzle melted chocolate over the dipped truffles. You can also sprinkle them with chocolate sprinkles or edible glitter to make them more festive.
- Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will be kept for up to 5 days.
