Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls
These fudgy pecan bourbon balls may just be the quintessential symbol of Christmas in the South. These balls have a creamy, chocolatey texture with an incredible flavor that will make it a favorite addition to your Christmas cookie tins.
Servings: 24 bourbon balls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces 60% cacao dark chocolate I am using Ghirardelli
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup bourbon I am using Blanton's
- ¾ cup pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Bring bourbon just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer once again. Remove from heat, and pour cream mixture over chocolate. Let stand 1 minute.
- Stir vigorously until cream and chocolate are thoroughly blended. Let mixture cool 15 minutes. Cover the surface of the chocolate with plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 2 hours. (If you cannot make the truffles immediately, the mixture will keep, covered, in the fridge up to 1 week.)
- Place chopped pecans on a shallow plate. A pie plate works great for this step. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Working quickly and using a small warmed teaspoon (dipped into hot water and then dried), scoop chilled chocolate mixture by 2-teaspoon portions, and shape each into a ball. Place each ball on the bed of chopped pecans. Once the plate is filled, wash hands and roll balls in pecans to completely cover. Transfer balls to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture and pecans until you have finished the chocolate.
- Chill balls until firm, about 1 hour. (Or freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.) Enjoy them now, gift them, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use good quality ingredients. This recipe has only four ingredients, so it's important that each one is good quality for the best flavor.
- Chill thoroughly. Let the chocolate mixture chill for at least 2 hours before scooping and rolling into balls, then chill the balls before eating to firm them up.
- Roll the balls in pecans twice if you want more nuts and a more even coating. Chill for a little while before doing the second roll in the nuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg