Irish Cream Chocolates
If you love the taste of irish cream you will savor these tasty treats that are perfect for a night around the fireplace.
Yield
20 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
30 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ounces |
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
|
|
| ½ | cup |
liqueur
irish cream style |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
heavy whipping cream
|
|
| 2 | cups |
pecan halves
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 346.8 | ml/g |
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
|
|
| 118 | ml |
liqueur
irish cream style |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
heavy whipping cream
|
|
| 473 | ml |
pecan halves
|
|
Directions
Conventional method: Stirring constantly, heat chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping cream in a double boiler over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool until set, about 1 hour. Remove from wax paper and store in airtight container.
Microwave method: Place chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping cream in microwave-safe dish; cover with paper towel or wax paper. Cook on medium (50 percent power), turning bowl ½ turn and stirring 2 times until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 to 2½ minutes. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool until set, about 1 hour. Remove from wax paper and store in airtight container.
Makes 20 to 24 candies.
