Espresso Truffles

Directions

1. 1
   IN A SMALL saucepan, combine cream and espresso powder, whisking well. Bring to a simmer over low heat.
2. 2
   IN A MEDIUM combine 8 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate and 2 ounces semi-sweet. Pour hot cream over chocolate, stirring until melted.Let chocolate cool.
3. 3
   WHEN CHOCOLATE is cool but not set whip with wooden spoon until lighter in texture and color.
4. 4
   ROLL tablespoonfuls of chocolate mixture between your palms to form balls Place on parchment paper and refrigerate to harden.
5. 5
   IN A SMALL MICROWAVEABLE BOWL combine remaining 6 ounces of bittersweet and 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate. Melt in a microwave on medium for 30 second intervals until melted. Stir well.
6. 6
   DIP hardened chocolate pieces in melted chocolate, covering well. Place on parchment paper. When chocolate coating begins to set dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle sugar on top.