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Rich Coffee Truffles

Luxurious homemade truffles featuring a creamy coffee-infused white chocolate ganache center coated in a crisp dark chocolate shell.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coffee Ganache Filling
  • 10 oz white chocolate chopped, high quality
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 pinch salt
Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz dark chocolate 60-70% cocoa
  • 1 tsp coconut oil optional
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Place chopped white chocolate in a heat-proof bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and espresso powder until simmering and powder is dissolved.
  3. Pour hot cream over chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Add butter and salt. Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours until firm.
  5. Scoop ganache into balls and freeze for 15 minutes.
  6. Melt dark chocolate (and coconut oil) in microwave until smooth.
  7. Dip cold truffles into melted chocolate, let excess drip off, and place on parchment.
  8. Dust with cocoa powder immediately. Let set at room temperature.

Notes

Use instant espresso powder for the best flavor without adding excess liquid.