Espresso Chocolate Truffel Recipe

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Espresso Chocolate Truffel
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Directions:

  1. Place the chopped chocolate into a medium heatproof bowl, set aside.
  2. In small heavy-based saucepan, bring the cream and espresso to a boil, carefully stirring until the cream has just boiled.
  3. Pour over the bowl of chocolate and let stand for two minutes.
  4. Using a rubber spatula, gently mix the cream and chocolate continuously until the mixture becomes smooth
  5. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 1 to 2 hours. Refrigerate overnight.
  6. Place your coatings for the truffles on a plate. Remove the truffle mixture from the refrigerator. With your hands, or else a melon baller or small spoon form the chocolate into round or miss-shaped bite-sized balls. Immediately roll the truffle in the coating and place on a parchment lined baking sheet or tray. Cover and place in the refrigerator until firm. Truffles can be refrigerated for a couple of weeks or else frozen for a couple of months. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  7. Coatings:
  8. Dark cocoa powder.
  9. Ground hazelnuts, almonds or pecan.
  10. Icing sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 82.76 Kcal (346 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.13g 9%
Cholesterol 17.25mg 6%
Sodium 80.42mg 3%
Potassium 39.69mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.08g 2%
Sugars 3.49g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 0.81g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 21.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 360.06 Kcal (1507 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.68g 9%
Cholesterol 75.03mg 6%
Sodium 349.88mg 3%
Potassium 172.67mg 1%
Total Carbs 30.82g 2%
Sugars 15.2g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 1%
Protein 3.51g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0%
Iron 2mg 3%
Calcium 95.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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