Expresso Truffles

Name: Expresso Truffles
Ingredients: 1/2 c. milk; 1/2 c. heavy cream; 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup; 1/4 c. coffee beans, finely ground; 14 oz. dark bittersweet chocolate; 1 Tbsp. butter

6 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 c. coffee beans, finely ground
14 oz. dark bittersweet chocolate
1 Tbsp. butter

Directions

1

Break chocolate into pieces and melt double-boiler fashion. Make sure steam and water do not get in chocolate.
2

Bring milk and cream to boil.
3

Stir in corn syrup and butter.
4

Add ground coffee beans and let set for 20 minutes.
5

Strain mixture through cheesecloth and pour over melted chocolate.
6

Mix slowly and gently.
7

The mixture should be glossy and smooth.
8

Refrigerate for 1 hour and make a 1-inch diameter ball by rubbing between palms of your hands.
9

Roll ball in cocoa powder.
10

Makes about 40 truffles.