Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Valentines's Day Recipes. (Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe). My Dad made this recipe up one evening to surprise my Mom. They are huge fans of dark chocolate. Add any extra little add-ins that you want! (e.g. coffee grounds, mint extract, cinnamon, white chocolate coating, etc.) Deliciously dark and fudgy! Enjoy with family on holidays, or just any time you have a major dark chocolate craving! Rolling in coating of choice before refrigerating, if desired.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr20 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 45

Yield: 45 truffles

Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

4 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate

2 ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

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Directions

Step 1

Combine the heavy cream butter baking chocolate chocolate chips and espresso powder in a saucepan over medium heat; stirring constantly cook until the chocolate has melted into a smooth and thick mixture. Remove from heat. Pour into a bowl and chill in refrigerator until the mixture hardens about 1 hour

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Scoop small balls of the chocolate mixture onto the waxed paper. Store in refrigerator until the balls harden completely. Store in a cool dry place.

Nutritional Information

Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:45

Calories: 86.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 6.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 7.1g 11%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 8.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 93.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Folate: 0.9mcg

Calcium: 6.3mg 1%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 8.9mg 3%

Potassium: 28.7mg 1%

Sodium: 6.3mg

Calories From Fat: 63.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.