Robust Chocolate Espresso Truffle. Give me a box of truffles over a box of jewelry any day.
It’s been a busy week!
- Hubby won tickets to the U2 concert this past Sunday from Detroit radio station. We were in total nose bleed section but we were there and the show was awesome. Im a huge U2 lover and Joshua Tree is one of my favorite albums.
- I was selected as a finalist in TheFeedFeed and Ghirardelli S’mores Recipe Contest for these. So Please go and vote (for me please 😉 , what can I say, Im shamelessly promoting myself ). I’m in the ranks with some pretty cool people so its super exciting.
- Hurricane Irma. Can’t pull myself away from the weather channel. I have family in South Florida that are staying (argh!) so I can’t help but worry!
These little Robust Chocolate Espresso Truffles have been keeping me preoccupied. Not only do I love them but I love the process of truffle making. This is the type of week where I appreciate having a project that takes a little more focus and a few extra steps. Dipped truffles take a little practice but are so worth it!
The chocolate aroma is heavenly and that strong but sweet espresso center is the stuff dreams are made of. Truffles have a special place in my heart! Chocolate coating that snaps on the outside, smooth, creamy, espresso flavored center on the inside. Everything your chocolate and espresso loving heart could ask for!! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, give me a box of truffles over a box of jewelry any day!
Note – You may have heard of Chocolate Tempering. It is the process in which you melt/cool/rewarm your chocolate to very specific temperatures and it gives the perfect sheen and snap when you bite into it. I did temper my chocolate but its not an easy process and if you look closely at the over head shot you can see where my melted chocolate began to lose its temper causing some lighter colored streaks, also known as “blooming”. Its not a big deal it just effects the appearance. If interested more in tempering check out this link with instructions to get you started. Tempering is completely up to you and is not necessary. 
Enjoy!
Stacey
Here are some of the products that helped me make these Robust Chocolate Espresso Truffle.
King Arthur Espresso Powder – This is my preferred espresso powder.
Small Scoop – This was helpful in getting a more uniformed scoop for each truffle. Amazon sells them in a set, I used the smallest with the red handle.
Wilton Chocolate Jimmies – This is what I used to garnish the truffles with, they have a nice chocolate flavor that blended well with the truffle itself.
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Robust Chocolate Espresso Truffle
Ingredients
- TRUFFLE CENTER:
- 9 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 2 Tbsp coffee liqueur I used Kahlua
- TRUFFLE COATING:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate for dipping
- Wilton Chocolate Jimmies sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper, set aside.
- Place 9 oz chocolate in medium bowl, set aside.
- In small sauce pan put the heavy cream and espresso powder.
- Stir until almost to boil and espresso has been dissolved.
- Once almost to a boil, remove from stove top and pour over the bowl of chocolate.
- Let sit for 2 minutes, then begin string in small circular motions until heavy cream mixture and espresso become completely combined.
- Add the Kahlua and continue stirring until completely combine.
- Let mixture sit until at room temp and completely cooled.
- Using small cookie scoop, scoop a heaping scoop of truffle mixture and roll into ball. Set on cookie sheet.
- Repeat will all the truffle mixture. It helps to run you hands under cold water every 5-7 truffles this keeps hands from getting too warm and melting the truffle mixture when rolling into ball. Make sure though to dry your hands completely, water can cause chocolate to seize.
- Let set at room temp for about 30 minutes, this will allow for the truffle to set.
- Melt your 2 cups chocolate in a shallow bowl. Make sure its not too hot or it will melt the truffle center.
- Proceed to dip each truffle one at a time. You can use truffle fork or standard fork with long tines.
- Make sure each truffle is coated, pull out of chocolate and wipe bottom of fork against side of bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Gently place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with sprinkles, let set completely.
- Store in cool/dry place.
Notes
Gosh these look so delicious, Stacey! You are very talented! I would definitely be happy with a box of these over jewellery 🙂
I am sending good thoughts for your family to stay safe during the hurricane. XO
Hi Katherine! Thank you very much for the kind words and well wishes for my family. All turned out well, some are without power but no harm done. Take care.
Just voted for you, Stacey! Good luck!! These truffles are gorgeous! They are little bites of bliss. I’m not a jewelry girl either. When I husband goes out of his way to pick me up my favorite treat, it is more appreciated than jewelry (that I’ll never wear).
Hi Thao! Exactly, I always forget to put my jewelry on, etc, but I never forget to eat a truffle 😉 . Thanks.
Truffles are so much fun! It’s like having a small chocolate explosion in your mouth! Chocolate and espresso truffles are going to be so goood!
Hi Deepika! They are for anyone that loves chocolate!! Take care.
OMG! I can’t stop with the hurricane coverage either. Please tell your family to be safe! And save me a few of these truffles. They look so wonderfully chocolate-y!
Hi Kelsie! I will definitely save you some 😉 . Thanks for the well wishes for my family, they made it through unharmed and are just waiting on power. Take care.
Ohhh, I LOVE U2! So fun you guys won tickets and got to go to their show, even if you were in the nose bleed section! STILL so cool! Congrats on the feedfeed thing! I already voted for you! 😉 Most of my family lives in FL, so I was glued to the tv all weekend watching the news as well. I just spoke to all of them and while they are all without power and there was some minor damage to their homes, they are all safe. And that’s what matters! I’m saying a prayer for you and your family!! I hope they are all okay!!!! Maybe you should send them some of these truffles? I mean, these look delicious enough to cure any worries! 😉 Cheers, friend!
Hi Cheyanne! U2 is one of the best and I agree I was just happy to be there 🙂 . Im so happy to hear your family is doing well, I talked to mine and they are all well, same outcome as yours. And once I hear that mail can be delivered they would love some of these. Take care.
You got my vote, those S’mores look divine.
And oh wow I LOOOOOOVE these Chocolate Espresso truffles. I am such a chocoholic and I might just have to double this recipe to make sure that these last at least an hour in my kitchen. I am telling you, I could eat these gorgeous truffles really fast.
Thanks for a beautiful recipe.
Definitely pinning.
All the best in the Ghirardelli S’mores Recipe Contest.
Thanks Ashika! I could pop truffles like candy!! I can never get enough! Take care.
This is a very palatable treat, Stacey! Can I use dark chocolate for this recipe?
Hi Agness! Thank you! Yes definitely, dark chocolate would be just as yummy! Enjoy! Take care.