Dark Chocolate Coffee Truffles

Silky smooth, chocolate-y, rich, and SO. GOOD. These Dark Chocolate Coffee Truffles are the perfect treat for any occasion!

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 35

Cook Time: 10

Refrigeration Time: 2

Total Time: 2 45

Servings: truffles

Calories: 164kcal

Put chocolate pieces in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Combine the cream and the coffee in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil; remove from heat, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
Strain milk mixture and pour back into saucepan.
Add corn syrup and return to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Pour milk mixture over chocolate.
Stir gently until chocolate has melted.
Stir in butter.
Drizzle in coffee liqueur. Stir to combine.
Pour chocolate mixture into a clean glass bowl or small glass casserole.
Place a piece of plastic wrap over the surface of the chocolate mixture.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
While mixture is chilling, line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Remove chocolate mixture from refrigerator and portion filling using a small cookie scoop.
Place on prepared baking sheet.
Refrigerate again for 30 minutes.
While waiting for the chocolate mixture, sift ½ cup cocoa powder on a plate.
Remove chocolate from refrigerator.
Coat hands with cocoa powder and roll each scoop of chocolate into a ball.
Place back on baking sheet and return to refrigerator for another 30 minutes.

Combine chocolate pieces and vegetable oil in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Remove truffles from refrigerator.
Using a fork, dip each one in the melted chocolate, turning to coat.
Tap the fork and wipe the bottom on it on the rim of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
Place finished candy back on parchment lined baking sheet to set.

- The fridge is your friend with this recipe! If the chocolate ever gets too soft, put it in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
- The butter should be room temperature for the best results.
- Room temperature is about 70℉/21℃.
- Wear gloves when rolling out the truffles. This makes things much easier!
- When dipping the truffles, keep the fork wiped! It makes for a cleaner and much easier time getting the truffles back onto the pan.