Coffee-Chocolate Truffles

Name: Coffee-Chocolate Truffles
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H55M0.000S
Yield: about 40 truffles
Ingredients: 14 ounces good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon instant coffee, finely ground; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Pinch salt

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These little truffles don't last long in my house. They are great fun to make with or for friends. I always like to do a few different flavor combinations and since I am the one making them, I get to pick my favorites! Packaged up with a ribbon, these also make a great gift.

Level: Easy

Total: 3 hr 55 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 40 min

Yield: about 40 truffles

Level: Easy

Total: 3 hr 55 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 40 min

Yield: about 40 truffles

Ingredients

14 ounces good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon instant coffee, finely ground

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Pinch salt

Directions

Place the chocolate in a medium heat-safe bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of the instant coffee and the cocoa powder and spread in an even layer. Set both bowls aside.
Combine the cream, butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon instant coffee in a medium saucepan and heat until the mixture just starts to boil. Remove from the heat and carefully pour over the chocolate. Add the salt and stir until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours.
Let the chocolate mixture sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Using 2 teaspoons or a melon baller, scoop small balls of chocolate and roll them between your palms to form uniform balls about 1-inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the coffee-cocoa mixture until completely coated. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.