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Decadent Coffee Truffles

Rich, no-bake chocolate truffles infused with bold coffee flavor and finished with a cocoa coating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 8 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Coating
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Small saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat cream and butter in a saucepan until just simmering.
  3. Stir in espresso powder, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit 2 minutes.
  5. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  6. Refrigerate mixture 1–2 hours until firm.
  7. Scoop and roll into balls, then coat in cocoa powder.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate and espresso powder for best flavor.