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5-Ingredient Espresso Truffles
Benchi

5-Ingredient Espresso Truffles for the Ultimate Chocolate Bliss

Enjoy the indulgent taste of 5-Ingredient Espresso Truffles made with rich chocolate and robust espresso flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Ganache 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Finely Chopped Chocolate (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut cream for vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons Espresso Powder (provides coffee flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (or vegan butter/coconut oil)
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (for dusting)
  • 12 pieces Espresso Beans (for topping)
  • Edible Gold Leaf (for decoration)

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Place finely chopped chocolate in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat Cream: In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until it begins to boil, then whisk in espresso powder.
  3. Make Ganache: Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, let sit, and whisk until smooth.
  4. Chill Ganache: Cover and refrigerate ganache for about 2 hours until firm.
  5. Form Truffles: Scoop ganache and roll into balls. Place on lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 20 minutes.
  6. Dip in Chocolate: Melt additional chocolate and dip each truffle, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Finish: Top with an espresso bean or sprinkle of cocoa powder. Let set at room temperature for 1 hour.