Chocolate Bourbon Balls Recipe

Name: Chocolate Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 160 g dark chocolate, finely chopped; 125 ml whipping cream; 250 g italian sponge cake fingers or 250 g ladyfingers; 100 g icing sugar; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 100 g ground almonds; 100 g finely chopped walnuts; 3 tablespoons Bourbon or 3 tablespoons whiskey; 180 g butter, melted; cocoa powder, for dusting

Servings: persons

1
Heat cream in a saucepan, stirring till it bubbles.
2
Remove from heat, add chocolate, stir till it melts.
3
Whiz the sponge fingers in a food processor, or crush with a rolling pin to fine crumbs.
4
Sift icing sugar and cocoa powder into a large bowl.
5
Mix in the crumbs, ground almonds, and chopped walnuts.
6
Add bourbon, chocolate cream and butter, mix well.
7
Take a walnut size pinch of the mixture and roll into a ball in your hands.
8
NOTE: if it is too wet, add a little more cocoa powder.
9
If it is a little too dry, add a dash of bourbon.
10
Place on greaseproof paper on a tray and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or till firm.
11
Roll each chocolate bourbon ball in cocoa powder to serve.
12
Note2: To make it extra special, decorate each with edible gold leaf.

1080

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 160 g dark chocolate, finely chopped, 125 ml whipping cream, 250 g italian sponge cake fingers or 250 g ladyfingers, 100 g icing sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Bourbon Balls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Bourbon Balls

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Variations & substitutions

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