Description
Indulgent coffee truffles bring rich espresso magic to chocolate lovers’ dessert dreams. Quick homemade treats blend smooth cocoa, creamy ganache, and bold coffee flavors that you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 g (7 ounces) dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa solids), finely chopped
- 125 g (4.5 ounces) milk cooking chocolate (for coating)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 90 ml (1/3 cup + 2 teaspoons) thickened or whipping cream (minimum 35% fat)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
Instructions
- Prepare a compact, flat surface with non-stick baking paper to create a smooth workspace for truffle formation.
- Gently heat cream in a compact saucepan, bringing it to a near-boil temperature without allowing active bubbling.
- Remove pan from heat source and incorporate finely chopped chocolate and coffee granules, stirring methodically until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the luxurious chocolate blend into the prepared lined dish, ensuring even distribution, then carefully place in refrigerator for approximately two hours to allow complete solidification.
- Using a precise measuring tool or spoon, extract small portions of the chilled mixture and roll between palms to create uniform spherical truffles.
- Arrange the delicate truffle spheres on a lined baking tray, then return to refrigerator for an additional 30-minute cooling period to enhance structural integrity.
- Create a gentle double-boiler setup and melt milk chocolate, stirring periodically to maintain smooth texture and prevent burning.
- Allow melted chocolate to cool slightly, reaching a comfortable working temperature for coating.
- Carefully immerse each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage using dipping tools or a fork.
- Place chocolate-coated truffles on the prepared tray, allowing excess chocolate to drip away naturally.
- Return truffles to refrigerator for a final 30-minute setting period to achieve a glossy, firm exterior.
- Store the completed truffles in an airtight container within the refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the ganache sets perfectly, allowing easier handling and ball formation.
- Use high-quality chocolate and freshly ground coffee for an intense, rich flavor profile that elevates the truffles.
- For gluten-free option, confirm all chocolate brands are certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Roll truffles quickly with cool hands to prevent melting and maintain smooth, consistent shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg