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Easy Coffee Truffles Recipe

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These easy coffee truffles combine rich dark chocolate with the bold flavor of instant coffee for a decadent treat. The ganache base is prepared by gently heating cream and melting chocolate with coffee granules before chilling and rolling into bite-sized balls. Finally, the truffles are coated in smooth melted milk chocolate for a glossy finish and a perfect balance of bitter and sweet flavors. Simple to make and ideal for gifting or indulging, these coffee truffles offer a sophisticated homemade dessert that sets beautifully in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

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Ganache

  • 90 ml (1/3 cup + 2 tsp) thickened/whipping cream
  • 200 g (7 oz) dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa solids), finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules

Coating

  • 125 g (4.5 oz) milk cooking chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dish: Line a small, flat dish (approximately 13 x 18 cm or 7 x 5 inches) with non-stick baking paper. Also line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper and set both aside for later use.
  2. Heat the cream: Pour the cream into a small saucepan and heat it over low heat until it is just below boiling point, ensuring it does not boil.
  3. Melt chocolate with coffee: Turn off the heat, add the finely chopped dark cooking chocolate and instant coffee granules to the cream. Stir gently until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth and even.
  4. Chill the mixture: Pour the chocolate and coffee mixture into the prepared lined dish. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for about 2 hours or until the mixture is firm enough to roll.
  5. Form truffle balls: Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop approximately 3 level teaspoons of the mixture. Roll each scoop into a compact small ball with your hands. If the chocolate ganache is too firm to roll, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before rolling.
  6. Chill the balls: Place each rolled ball onto the lined baking tray and return to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
  7. Prepare to roll efficiently: Keep an ice pack or frozen peas nearby and use paper towels to keep your hands cool and dry during the rolling process, which helps prevent the truffles from melting.
  8. Melt coating chocolate: Break the milk cooking chocolate into even-sized pieces and place in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (double boiler). Stir occasionally. Remove the bowl from heat just before the chocolate is fully melted; residual warmth will melt the rest.
  9. Cool coating chocolate: Allow the melted milk chocolate to cool for about 15 minutes to prevent it from softening the truffles when dipping.
  10. Dip each truffle: Remove the chilled truffles from the fridge. Dip each ball into the melted milk chocolate using two small forks, turning to coat completely.
  11. Remove excess coating: Lift the coated truffles with the forks and smooth off excess chocolate by gently pressing them against the edge of the bowl. Place them back onto the prepared tray. If the chocolate coating firms too much for smooth dipping, gently reheat it as needed.
  12. Set coating: Once all truffles are coated, refrigerate the tray for about 30 minutes or until the coating is fully set and crisp. Optionally, reheat any remaining chocolate to drizzle over the truffles as decoration.
  13. Store the truffles: Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. When layering, separate layers with sheets of non-stick baking paper to prevent sticking.

Notes

  • Use thickened or whipping cream to achieve a creamy ganache texture.
  • Dark cooking chocolate with 40% cocoa solids provides a balanced bittersweet flavor but can be adjusted based on preference.
  • Instant coffee granules dissolve easily and infuse flavor without adding liquid.
  • Keep hands cool and dry during rolling to maintain neat truffles and prevent melting.
  • Use non-stick baking paper to easily remove truffles and for clean presentation.

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