Thursday, 7 July 2011

Mocha Truffles

  • 2 packages (12 oz each) Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 
  • 3 T instant coffee granules 
  • 2 tsp. water 
  • 1 lb. good dark chocolate cocoa confectionery coating 
  • White confectionery coating, optional


Makes about 5 1/2 dozen

In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Add cream cheese, coffee and water; mix well. chill until firm enough to shape. shape into 1" balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm. Melt chocolate coating in microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to harden. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles