Description
Indulge in these rich chocolate espresso truffles, made with high-quality dark chocolate and a hint of espresso for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Chocolate shavings or finely chopped nuts (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. This will help the chocolate melt evenly when combined with the hot cream.
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, instant espresso powder, and sea salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and gently bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure the espresso powder dissolves completely.
- Once the cream is simmering, remove it from the heat and pour it over the chopped chocolate in the heatproof bowl. Allow it to sit for about 2-3 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- Using a whisk or a spatula, gently stir the chocolate and cream mixture until it becomes smooth and shiny. Once combined, add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the butter has melted completely and is incorporated into the ganache.
- Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until it is firm enough to scoop and shape.
- Once the ganache has set, use a small cookie scoop or melon baller to portion out small amounts of the chocolate mixture (about 1 tablespoon each). Quickly roll the portions into balls using your hands to create smooth truffles.
- Next, spread some cocoa powder on a plate or shallow dish. Roll the truffles in the cocoa powder to coat them completely, ensuring they are evenly dusted. If desired, you can also roll some truffles in chocolate shavings or finely chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once you have coated all the truffles, refrigerate them again for about 30 minutes to firm them up further before enjoying.
Notes
- Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with higher cocoa content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg