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5-Ingredient Espresso Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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Indulge in these rich and decadent 5-Ingredient Espresso Chocolate Truffles that combine smooth semi-sweet chocolate, bold espresso powder, and creamy butter for a luscious ganache filling. Finished with a glossy tempered chocolate coating and topped with crunchy espresso beans, these truffles offer a perfect balance of intense chocolate and coffee flavors with an elegant presentation.

Ingredients

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Truffle Filling

  • 2 and 2/3 cups (454g/16 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (227g/8 ounces) heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and at room temperature

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 and 2/3 cups (454g/16 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 72 espresso beans or coffee beans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chocolate: Place the chopped semi-sweet chocolate for the filling in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat Cream and Espresso: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and whisk in the espresso powder until completely dissolved.
  3. Combine Cream and Chocolate: Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for two minutes without stirring to allow the chocolate to soften.
  4. Whisk Mixture: Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth, then add the room temperature butter cubes and whisk vigorously until the ganache becomes glossy and completely homogenous.
  5. Chill Ganache: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  6. Prepare Workspace: Make sure you have enough refrigerator space for two baking sheets. Line the sheets with parchment paper in preparation for shaping the truffles.
  7. Shape Truffles: Using approximately 3 teaspoons, scoop the chilled ganache and quickly roll between your palms to form smooth balls. Place the formed truffles on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Chill Truffles: Refrigerate the rolled truffles for at least 20 minutes to firm up before dipping.
  9. Temper Chocolate: Set up a double boiler by filling a medium pot one-third full with water and bring it to a low simmer over medium heat. Place two-thirds of the chopped chocolate for coating in a heatproof bowl on top, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir frequently and melt, ensuring the temperature does not exceed 120°F.
  10. Remove from Heat: Remove the bowl from heat but keep the water warm. Wipe condensation from the bottom of the bowl to avoid water seeping into the chocolate.
  11. Add Remaining Chocolate: Gradually stir in the remaining third of the chocolate to seed and cool the mixture, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
  12. Cool and Reheat: Let the tempered chocolate cool down to 82°F, then return the bowl to the double boiler to gently reheat the chocolate to between 88°F and 91°F. Remove from heat once glossy and smooth with no streaks.
  13. Dip Truffles: Using a fork or candy dipper, dip each chilled truffle into the tempered chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  14. Top & Set: Immediately top each dipped truffle with two espresso beans. Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  15. Storage: Store the finished truffles in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight, for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure room temperature butter is used to help create a smooth ganache texture.
  • Work quickly when rolling truffles to prevent the ganache from softening too much.
  • Tempering chocolate properly ensures a glossy finish and crisp snap when bitten.
  • Use a candy thermometer for accuracy during the tempering process.
  • Store truffles away from heat and direct sunlight to maintain freshness and prevent melting.

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