Bailey's balls

Truffles with kick.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp	Baileys Irish Cream (Main)
3 Tbsp	Cream
½ tsp	Vanilla essence
350 g	Dark chocolate bits
4 Tbsp	Cocoa powder
2 dashes	Chilli powder, or to taste

Directions

1. Place the Baileys, cream and vanilla essence in a glass bowl. Place over a saucepan of barely simmering water, until it is hot.
2. Stir in the chocolate chips, whisking until they are melted.
3. Remove the bowl, cool a little then refrigerate until the mixture is almost set.
4. Combine the cocoa powder and chilli powder in a plastic bag.
5. Take teaspoons of the chocolate mixture and roll into balls. Place in the plastic bag and carefully move the balls around so they are coated in the cocoa mixture.
6. Remove and store in an airtight container in a cool place until ready to serve.

See more of Jan's Irish recipes

• Irish chocolate cake
• Ryan's potato casserole
• Guinness-battered oysters