Chocolate Coffee Truffle Pots Recipes

CHOCOLATE COFFEE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Add the chocolate and cream to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
• Stir in the butter and coffee granules until fully melted and combined.
• Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate overnight or until the ganache is completely set.
• Line a large baking tray with parchment or wax paper.
• Roll the mixture into 1oz balls, and place them onto the prepared baking tray. If the chocolate becomes too sticky to roll, coat your hands in cocoa powder to make the process easier.
• Freeze the truffles for 30 minutes.
• Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
• Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, place back onto the lined baking tray, and refrigerate until set.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and the butter stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture until well mixed. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips. Cover dough and chill for at least an hour or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets so they are 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE & COFFEE TRUFFLE POTS

Steps:

• Break the chocolate into small chunks and tip into a bowl with the coffee and alcohol. Bring 250ml of the cream to the boil, then pour over the chocolate mixture and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Divide the mix between 6 coffee cups and leave to set overnight in the fridge.
• To serve, whip the remaining cream with the sugar until just set. Spoon the cream onto the chocolate pots and serve dusted with cocoa powder so each cup looks like a cappuccino.

CHOCOLATE COFFEE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt copha.
• Crush biscuits finely and place in bowl with cocoa, coffee powder and icing sugar.
• Mix in condensed milk and vanilla essence.
• Add copha and stir quickly before mixture sets.
• if too hot or wet - allow mixture to cool in the fridge before rolling into walnut size truffles and rolling in vermicelli.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE POTS DE CREME

Steps:

• 1. Arrange eight 4-ounce ramekins or small coffee cups on a baking sheet. Heat the half-and-half, sugar and salt in a pot over medium heat until it just comes to a boil. Whisk the egg yolks with the cognac and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot half-and-half into the yolks until smooth and then whisk the egg mixture back into the pot. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Place the chocolate in a large bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate. Whisk until smooth and then lightly stir to remove any air bubbles.
• 2. If the mixture is not completely smooth, pour through a strainer and then divide evenly between the ramekins. Chill until cold and set, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder, whipped cream and/or a sprinkle of nuts, coconut or chocolate curls.

TRIO OF CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat chocolate and butter until melted, stirring frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon., Remove from the heat; divide mixture among three small bowls. Into one bowl, stir rum and coffee granules until smooth. Stir raisins and Cognac into another; stir orange liqueur and zest into the third bowl., Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls., Roll the coffee-flavored truffles in cocoa; roll the raisin-flavored truffles in grated chocolate., In a microwave, melt bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip orange-flavored truffles in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets., Refrigerate truffles for 2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE TRUFFLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt chocolate with coffee and stir until smooth. Set aside.
• In separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light.
• Fold in chocolate mixture until blended.
• Whip cream until stiff.
• Fold into chocolate mixture.
• Pour into buttered and floured 10-inch springform pan.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven approximately 50 minutes, just until center is no longer loose.
• Refrigerate until cold.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar over top.