Decadent Dark Chocolate Espresso Truffles
Indulge in rich dark chocolate truffles filled with velvety ganache and infused with a bold espresso flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Chocolate shavings or finely chopped nuts (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Prepare a mixture of heavy cream, instant espresso powder, and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Combine the simmering cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir the mixture gently until smooth, then add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until incorporated.
- Cool the ganache to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small amounts of ganache (about 1 tablespoon) and roll into balls using your hands.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder until evenly coated, optionally using chocolate shavings or nuts.
- Firm up the truffles by refrigerating for an additional 30 minutes.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients and keep your hands cool for easier rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg