These Bailey’s Chocolate Truffles are little flavor bombs of Heaven! Rich chocolate and Irish Cream liqueur are combined and then coated in a sweet candy shell. Easy recipe to make, crazy delicious, great on a desert platter, and also makes a great gift!

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Bailey’s Truffles bitten in half with chocolate exposed

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I’m not a drinker, but holy moly I could sip on Bailey’s Irish Cream until there’s no tomorrow. Making chocolate truffles with this liqueur might just be my downfall. The inside is luxuriously smooth ganache, with a crisp sweet outside. Each bite is so indulgent and amazing.

Chocolate Truffle Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need:

Semisweet chocolate
Heavy cream
Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur
White candy melts
Kosher salt
Cinnamon-sugar, for sprinkling

(Scroll down for the exact measurements and the detailed printable recipe card.)

white coated chocolate truffles on cake stand

How to Make Chocolate Truffles

These truffles are super easy to make in only 6 simple steps.

Melt the chocolate and cream together: I do this over a double-boiler, which ensures it’s velvety smooth and no chance of seizing up, but you can try this in the microwave, too. Then take off the heat.
Add in Bailey’s and salt: stir until combined and smooth.
Chill mixture: refrigerate the mixture until it’s firm enough to roll into balls, usually about 1-2 hours. (This helps immensely, since the chocolate will be sticky.)
Form balls: Using a small cookie scoop, roll chocolate into 1-inch balls.
Coat: dunk the chocolate balls in melted candy melts, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
Set: let them set at room temperature or transfer to the fridge for about 10 minutes.

How to dip truffles in chocolate:

Using a fork, dip each truffle into white chocolate, turning to coat. Tap off any excess chocolate on the side of the bowl. Note: when dunking in the chocolate, the truffle sits on top of the fork, the fork tines do not poke into the truffle ball.

Make coating them even easier with this handy spiral dipping tool.

Recipe Variations

Candy melts vs. white chocolate chips: I prefer Wilton candy melts or Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers for candy making because of their smooth consistency and once dried and hardened, they don’t soften at room temperature. If you want to use regular white chocolate, I recommend combining it with some coconut oil, which will help thicken it up and harden faster. You’ll need about 1 tablespoon coconut oil per 1 cup of chocolate.
Vary the coating: Instead of coating them in chocolate, you can roll the balls in different toppings like sprinkles, crushed nuts, or cocoa powder.
Need these without the alcohol? The alcohol in these does not cook off, so they are boozy and not appropriate for kids. Simply replace the liquor with more heavy cream.

Chocolate truffles coated in white chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar

Storing Chocolate Truffles

How long do chocolate truffles last? You can store these in an airtight container in a cool, dry area for up to 1 week. Or extend their life in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Can chocolate truffles be frozen? Yep! Coat in the chocolate and allow them to set completely, then layer them between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bring to room temperature, if desired, before serving.

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Watch them Being Made

Satisfy your chocolate craving with these truffles – a winning combination in every single blissful bite!

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