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Chocolate Balls

Chocolate Balls

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Chocolate Balls are delicious desserts made with dark chocolate and amaretto. They are easy to prepare and perfect to serve as a dessert or to accompany coffee. This recipe is typical of Italian cuisine and can be a great idea for a tasty gift.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 0 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Dark chocolate80G
  • Granulated sugar60G
  • Large amaretti cookies8
  • Egg yolks2
  • Amaretto liqueur30G
  • Salt1Pinch

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    Chop the chocolate, place it in a small saucepan, and melt it in a double boiler

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    In a bowl, beat the two egg yolks with the sugar until you obtain a fluffy and white mixture; then gradually incorporate the chocolate while continuously beating with a small whisk or a wooden spoon

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    Finely crumble four amaretti and add them along with a pinch of salt and 30 g of liqueur

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    Cover the container with plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour (or even longer)

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Powder the remaining amaretti

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    With the now cold mixture, form balls slightly larger than a walnut; roll them in the amaretti powder and place each in a white paper cup, arranging them on a dessert plate or suitable tray as they are ready

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    Before serving, return the balls to the refrigerator

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    They are exquisite and can be served after dinner with liqueurs

Suggestions

  • Double Boiler

  • Bowl

  • Fryer

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)434.8
Carbohydrates (g)65.45
of which Sugars (g)65.38
Fat (g)17.41
of which Saturates (g)7.29
Protein (g)6.51
Fiber (g)3.24
Sale (g)0.42
  • Proteins
    6.51g·7%
  • Carbohydrates
    65.45g·71%
  • Fats
    17.41g·19%
  • Fibers
    3.24g·3%