Chocolate and Coffee are always a hit, these Chocolate Coffee Truffles are no exception. When you look through the ingredient list of these Chocolate Coffee Truffles you will notice it asks for espresso powder, if you are a true DIY artist you can grind espresso beans or your favorite dark roast coffee beans to make your own version of espresso powder. These Chocolate Coffee Truffles may be even better when you use your favorite Sasquatch Coffee. Find the recipe for these Chocolate Coffee Truffles below.
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp. butter
4 tsp. espresso powder
10 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely
cocoa powder for coating1. Heat cream, butter and espresso powder in a heavy saucepan stirring often. Turn off the heat just before it begins to boil and stir with a whisk.
2. Pour heated mixture over chopped chocolate and let sit for a minute. Then whisk together until the chocolate and cream are combined, melted and smooth.
3. Pour the chocolate ganache in a small baking pan. Cool to room temperature and then place in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes. Use a small scoop to form round balls of ganache and place on a wax paper covered baking sheet. Reshape by hand if needed and return to refrigerator to chill for several minutes.
4. Roll balls in cocoa powder to coat.
5. Keep refrigerated until serving.
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