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MOCHA TRUFFLES!

Mocha Truffles


   Laced with coffee liqueur, these sophisticated truffles feature a luscious combination of white and dark chocolates.





Mocha Truffles






ingredients
  • 3/4
    cup whipping cream
  • 2
    tablespoons butter
  • 14
    ounces premium dark baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1
    tablespoon coffee liqueur
  • 15
    ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1
    tablespoon shortening
  • 1
    tablespoon instant coffee crystals
directions
1.In a medium saucepan heat whipping cream and butter over medium heat just to boiling. Remove saucepan from heat. Add dark chocolate, but do not stir. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Stir in coffee liqueur. Cover and chill for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until almost firm, stirring once or twice.
2.Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Drop chocolate mixture in 1-inch mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Chill about 1 hour or until firm. Shape chilled mounds into 1-inch balls; return to baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes.
3.Place white chocolate and shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on 50 percent power (medium) for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring twice. Cool slightly. Dip balls, one at a time, into melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off balls. Place truffles on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Immediately sprinkle each truffle with some of the coffee crystals. Chill about 30 minutes or until set.
4.Cover tightly and chill for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 1 month. Let truffles stand at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 48.









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