Indulge in the rich and velvety symphony of homemade chocolate liqueur, a decadent treat that tantalizes the taste buds and elevates any occasion. With this comprehensive guide, embark on a culinary journey to craft three distinct chocolate liqueurs that cater to diverse preferences. Discover the timeless classic, crème de cacao, a harmonious blend of chocolate, cream, and sugar, exuding a luscious mouthfeel. For those seeking a touch of sophistication, venture into the realm of chocolate mint liqueur, where refreshing peppermint harmonizes with the chocolate's depth. And for a unique twist, uncover the secrets of chocolate orange liqueur, where vibrant orange zest dances alongside the chocolate's richness, creating a captivating citrus symphony. Each recipe is meticulously explained, guiding you through the process with precision, ensuring a delightful outcome. Elevate your home bar, impress your guests, or indulge in a moment of pure bliss with these handcrafted chocolate liqueurs.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE MOCHA LIQUEUR CAKE I
This cake is so easy but it tastes so good! My mom gave me the recipe for this mocha colored Bundt cake dripping with coffee liqueur and vodka. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Provided by SUSAN MILORD
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Coffee Liqueur
Time 1h
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, 3/4 cup water, eggs, 1/4 cup coffee liqueur and 1/4 cup Vodka. Mix well, then pour into greased and floured Bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour glaze over hot cake while still in pan. Let cake sit for 30 minutes.
- To make the glaze: in a small saucepan combine sugar, butter and 1/4 cup hot water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur and 2 tablespoons vodka.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 416.5 mg, Sugar 38.2 g
CHOCOLATE STOUT AND IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR CUPCAKES
Provided by Food Network
Time 52m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with 24 regular-size cupcake liners.
- Place the stout and butter in a medium-size saucepan and whisk together on medium heat until the butter is melted. Remove from the heat. Sift the cocoa powder into a medium-size bowl and add the sugar. Slowly whisk into the stout mixture. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and lightly whisk until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and whisk thoroughly (it may appear lumpy). Sift the flour and baking soda together in another small bowl and then add it to the saucepan, mixing a final time until the color is even.
- Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until the cakes spring back after touching, about 27 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in their pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- To assemble: Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes using a large plain tip. Dust with cocoa powder if preferred.
- Cream the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer until pale. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the Irish liqueur in a steady stream. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and continue beating until a creamy consistency is achieved.
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH LIQUEUR
Decadent chocolate truffles, made even more sinful with the addition of your favourite liqueur. The yield will depend on how small you roll the truffles; I get at least 15 usually.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Candy
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In microwave using medium-low power, melt chocolate in a medium-sized bowl-- the length of time this will take will depend on the strength of your microwave, but expect it to take at least 1 minute.
- Whisk in butter and egg yolk until blended; then whisk in liqueur and icing sugar until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.
- Shape mixture into small balls, roll balls in cocoa, then place in tiny foil or paper cups.
- The above will be a messy job on your hands-- they will get quite chocolatey; if mixture gets too soft, return it to the fridge to stiffen up again.
- Keep truffles refrigerated in a covered container; remove from fridge about 30 minutes before serving to take the chill off them.
CHOCOLATE MOCHA LIQUEUR CAKE II
A German Chocolate Bundt cake, coated with ground pecans and well imbibed with coffee liqueur.
Provided by ARVILLALAR
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Coffee Liqueur
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 10 inch Bundt pan. Place the ground nuts in pan and roll the pan around to coat the inside with nuts.
- In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, oil, coffee liqueur and water. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour sauce over the cake while still in the pan. Let stand 30 minutes before removing from pan.
- To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup coffee liqueur and margarine. Bring to a boil, then continue to boil for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 559.4 mg, Sugar 49.9 g
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH NUTS AND LIQUEUR
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield 40 to 50 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat a broiler. Spread the nuts on a foil-lined baking sheet and place under the broiler for about a minute to toast them lightly and evenly, stirring them once during the browning. Do not allow them to burn. Set them aside.
- Break the chocolate into a heatproof mixing bowl and place the bowl over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate is nearly all melted. Remove the bowl from the pan of water and stir the chocolate until smooth. Stir in the nuts and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Stir in butter and liqueur. Refrigerate mixture until it is firm enough to handle, an hour or longer.
- When firm, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and allow it to soften for about 15 minutes. Place the cocoa in a shallow dish. Using a spoon, scoop up half-tablespoons of the chocolate mixture, and using your fingertips, form somewhat uneven balls about an inch in diameter and roll them quickly in the cocoa. Place them in a shallow dish and refrigerate until ready to serve. The balls can also be frozen without the cocoa for later use, and then dusted with cocoa just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR TRUFFLES
Wanting to make decadent liqueur-based sweet treats for my friends, I scoured high and low for recipes. This little gem came from the most unlikely place, but it fit the bill perfectly. Stunningly simply, utterly moorish :-)
Provided by DutchKiwi
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 24 balls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break chocolate up and place in a bowl with the brandy. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir gently to combine until the chocolate is smooth.
- Stir in the butter and egg yolk until well combined (the heat from the chocolate will help melt the butter).
- Refrigerate until firm enough to shape into balls - I made mine slightly larger than standard marbles, but it's up to you and your conscience! Roll each ball in the cocoa (or you could experiment with chocolate hail, crushed pistachio nuts, etc. I used drinking chocolate, as it's sweeter than plain cocoa).
- Return to the fridge (or freeze, as desired). Serve chilled.
ORGANIC CHOCOLATE CREAM LIQUEUR
This creamy liqueur has been a favorite of mine for many years and beats any of the store-bought varieties hands down!
Provided by Adam Pitttaway-Hay
Categories Drinks Recipes Liqueur Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt chocolate with cream in a double boiler over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth; remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Whisk the eggs and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until combined; stir the condensed milk into the mixture. Slowly pour the whiskey into the egg mixture while stirring until completely incorporated. Add the chocolate mixture and the espresso; beat with the whisk until the mixture is uniform in color.
- Pour into a bottle, cap, and chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours before enjoying. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 33.7 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
Provided by Elizabeth Falkner
Categories Rum Alcoholic Chocolate Valentine's Day Low Fat Low Cal Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Makes 1 liter
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour rum into large bottle; add vanilla bean halves and cocoa nibs. Close bottle; set aside for 3 weeks, shaking bottle every day to mix ingredients. Strain liqueur into another bottle.
- Bits of shell-roasted cocoa beans; available at many specialty foods stores and from chocosphere.com.
DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE W/RASPBERRY LIQUEUR
I baked this cake a few years ago for my boyfriend's birthday. It turned out quite well. The raspberry Chambourd was a very nice flavor addition to the cake. I came across this recipe when watching Tyler Florence on the Food Network. You can experiment with different types of chocolate if you want. I used milk chocolate for the icing.
Provided by Natural-Food-Mommy
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cake: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the cooled chocolate and vanilla and beat for 3 minutes to incorporate.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 3 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients in 3 batches, alternating with the cold water.
- Beat for 1 minute after each addition to incorporate the ingredients.
- Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut 2 circles of parchment paper to fit the pan bottoms and place them inside the pans; then spray the paper for added non-stick insurance.
- Note: This really is crucial to ensure nice easy removal from the pan.
- Pour batter into the prepared pans and smooth the surface with a spatula; the pans should be 2/3 full.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- The cake is cooked when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when touched.
- Leave to cool for 40 minutes.
- Turn the cakes out of the pans and remove the paper.
- Drizzle them with a few tablespoons of Chambourd.
- Icing: In the bowl of an electric mixer, dissolve the sugar and water at low speed.
- Beat in the dark chocolate and vanilla.
- Add butter gradually in small bits.
- Mix until everything is completely incorporated.
- Using a spatula, fold in the chopped chocolate and give a final quick spin.
- Finishing: With a metal spatula, spread 1/2 cup butter cream on top 1 of the layers.
- Start in the center and work your way out.
- Carefully place the second layer on top.
- Smooth the sides with butter cream, then spread the rest over the top so that the cake is completely covered.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes before decorating or cutting.
- With a large knife scrape some shavings from a block of dark chocolate.
- Scatter shavings over cake.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COFFEE LIQUEUR
Provided by Ray Johnson
Categories Cake Coffee Liqueur Mixer Chocolate Dessert Bake Party Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper. Stir chocolate, butter, coffee liqueur, and vanilla in heavy large saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Cool to lukewarm. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and 1 cup sugar in large bowl until thick and pale, and slowly dissolving ribbon forms when beaters are lifted, about 6 minutes. Fold 1/3 of egg mixture into lukewarm chocolate mixture. Fold remaining egg mixture into chocolate mixture.
- Place prepared pan on baking sheet. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 55 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Gently press down edges of cake. Cool completely in pan. (Cake can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
- Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Remove sides of pan; transfer cake to platter. Remove parchment paper. Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar and serve.
CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR SHELLS
Steps:
- 1. With a spoon, smear melted chocolate evenly over inside of 12 paper cups.
- 2. Turn cups upside down on a plate.
- 3. Refrigerate until set.
- 4. Gently peel off the paper.
- 5. Mousse: Slowly melt white chocolate.
- 6. Remove from heat; quickly beat in egg yolks.
- 7. Set aside.
- 8. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
- 9. Divide egg yolk into three separate bowls and add 1 teaspoon of a different liqueur to each bowl.
- 10. Add a drop or two of green food coloring to bowl containing creme de menthe - if desired.
- 11. A drop or two of yellow coloring can be added to Cointreau mixture.
- 12. Gently fold a third of the egg whites into each of the bowls.
- 13. Spoon into chocolate shells.
- 14. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- 15. These shells should be consumed within 24 hours.
- 16. The chocolate cases can be made ahead of time and stored in a cool, dry place.
- 17. Makes 12 candies.
CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
This recipe came from Josephina, a dear friend, when we lived in Naples Italy. If you can't find grain alcohol, you could get away with using vodka. You'll want to use it within a few weeks or shake it up every now and again since it tries to settle. Drizzle some on top of fresh fruit in season for a very easy, sophisticated dessert.
Provided by Pilates Gal
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 2 liters
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the milk. Add sugar and cocoa, cook, stirring. Let cool a bit then add the alcohol. Let cool in a pan of water. Strain and pour into bottles.
- I keep mine refrigerated though you don't have to.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1208.2, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 247, Fiber 10, Sugar 199.8, Protein 22
CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR SOUFFLES
I won a gold medal with this recipe at the Armed Forces Culinary Olympics in March of 2007. Serve the souffles with fresh raspberry sauce, if desired.
Provided by The_Tattooed_Chef
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Thoroughly grease the the bottom and sides of four ramekins with the tablespoon of butter. Coat with sugar, tipping out any excess. If desired, place a raspberry and a drizzle of chocolate as a "surprise" at the bottom of each cup.
- Combine the cocoa powder, cornstarch, and a tablespoon of the sugar; set aside. Mix the butter and flour to form a paste. Lightly whisk one egg yolk in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the milk to the boiling point in a heavy saucepan; whisk in the flour-butter mixture until it melts. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg yolk in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring the custard to a simmer over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook and stir the custard until it thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, stirring occasionally to keep it smooth. Combine the three remaining egg yolks with the vanilla, liqueur, and the sugar-cocoa-cornstarch mixture. Whisk in the warm custard, cover, and set aside. (The custard can be made ahead of time up to this point and refrigerated for a day before proceeding with the recipe.)
- About 35 minutes before serving, whip the egg whites until they are thick and foamy and have quadrupled in volume. Gradually mix in the remaining 3 tablespoons of the sugar, whipping until the egg whites are stiff but not dry. Fold 1/3 of the meringue into the custard to lighten it, using a whisk or rubber spatula. Fold in the remaining meringue.
- Immediately transfer the souffle batter into the prepared ramekins, making a smooth mound slightly above the rim of each ramekin. (If you have a piping bag, you may pipe the mixture into the ramekins.) Bake at once in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the souffles have risen and the edges are set. Serve hot, with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries to garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 231.4 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 146 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- PreparationPour rum into large bottle; add vanilla bean halves and cocoa nibs. Close bottle; set aside for 3 weeks, shaking bottle every day to mix ingredients. Strain liqueur into another bottle. * Bits of shell-roasted cocoa beans; available at many specialty foods stores and from chocosphere.com.
CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
want an out of this world Chocolate experience try this recipe. No one will believe you made it Cocoa nibs are Slightly roasted and crushed cocoa beans. You can find these on line many places or put in the link below to go to where I buy them. http://www.nutsonline.com/nuts/cacao/organic-nibs.html
Provided by Stormy Stewart
Categories Cocktails
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Pour rum into large bottle add vanilla bean halves and cocoa nibs. Close bottle; set aside for 3 weeks, shaking bottle every day to mix ingredients. Strain liqueur into another bottle.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
- Don't overheat the chocolate. If the chocolate is too hot, it will seize and become grainy.
- Add the alcohol slowly to the chocolate mixture. If you add it too quickly, the mixture may curdle.
- Let the liqueur age for at least 2 weeks before drinking. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Store the liqueur in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Chocolate liqueur is a delicious and versatile spirit that can be enjoyed on its own, used in cocktails, or added to desserts. It's a great gift for any chocolate lover and a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of chocolate all year long.
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