Chocolate Espresso Truffles
Chocolate Espresso Truffles are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate and coffee lovers. These decadent bite-sized delights combine rich dark chocolate with a bold espresso flavor, delivering a luxurious experience in every mouthful. With a silky smooth texture and a delicate cocoa powder coating, these truffles are perfect for gifting or treating yourself on special occasions. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, they are sure to impress everyone at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. In a saucepan, warm the heavy cream until just about to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the melted chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Add the unsalted butter and espresso powder; mix until well combined.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Scoop portions of the ganache using a melon baller or spoon, rolling them into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated and place on parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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