Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Kahlua Truffles, perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat. Rich semi-sweet chocolate melds beautifully with the smooth sweetness of condensed milk and the distinctive coffee-flavored liqueur, Kahlua. Coated in festive red, green, and white sprinkles, these truffles are as visually delightful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons Kahlua coffee liqueur
Coating
- 1 cup Christmas red, green, and white nonpareils sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate mixture: Using a double boiler, gently melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the sweetened condensed milk and Kahlua. Stir consistently until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined without any lumps.
- Chill the mixture: Transfer the smooth truffle mixture into a bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator. Chill for approximately 3 hours or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop and shape.
- Scoop and shape the truffles: Once chilled, use a small ice cream scooper or spoon to portion out the mixture. Roll each portion between your hands to form a smooth ball.
- Coat in sprinkles: Pour the Christmas-themed nonpareil sprinkles into a shallow bowl. Roll each truffle ball in the sprinkles until fully coated for a festive and crunchy exterior.
- Set the truffles: Place the coated truffles onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet to keep their shape and prevent sticking. Repeat the process with all the remaining truffle mixture.
- Serve and enjoy: Once all truffles are ready, you can serve them immediately or store them in the refrigerator until serving time. Enjoy these festive, luscious treats!
Notes
- Be sure to chill the chocolate mixture for the full 3 hours to ensure easy rolling and best texture.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, create one by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Kahlua with coffee extract or strong brewed coffee.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Variations: Try rolling the truffles in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut for different textures and flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
