Mocha Truffle Trees Recipes

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat the cream over medium-low heat just until it comes to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir once to mix the chocolate and cream together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Uncover and whisk until smooth and shiny. Microwave for 10 second increments if there are any un-melted pieces of chocolate. Stir in the coffee liqueur.
• Press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the chocolate and set aside in a cool place until the chocolate is thick and firm enough to hold its shape when rolled, about 2 hours.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment. Use 2 spoons to drop small mounds of chocolate onto the baking sheet. Then, with cold hands, roll each truffle between your open palms to make smooth round balls. You may need to run your hands under cool water frequently as you work.
• Put the cocoa on a plate and roll each truffle until well coated. Refrigerate until very cold.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Melt 24 ounces chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Mix cream cheese, coffee granules, and water into melted chocolate until smooth. Chill chocolate mixture until firm enough to shape, about 30 minutes.
• Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill truffles until firm, at least 1 to 2 hours.
• Melt 6 ounces chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes.
• Dip truffles in the melted chocolate mixture and return to the waxed paper. Set aside until firm, at least 30 minutes.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Put 12 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon butter and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a saucepan; pour over the chocolate. Let sit until melted, then stir until smooth. Add 1/4 cup espresso and 1 teaspoon vanilla stir until smooth and shiny. Pour into a shallow baking dish and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. Roll tablespoonfuls of the chocolate into about 20 balls, then roll in shredded coconut, cocoa powder or crushed peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese. Dissolve coffee in water; add to cream cheese and beat until smooth. , Chill until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, 1-2 hours. , In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Heat and stir cream, butter, and coffee in a saucepan on medium until granules have dissolved.
• Add semi-sweet chocolate and heat on lowest heat, stirring often, until almost melted.
• Remove from heat and stir until smooth.
• Transfer to bowl; cover and chill for 2 hours until firm enough to roll into balls.
• Roll into 1/2" balls and place on waxed paper lined baking sheet; chill for 1 hour until firm.
• Heat white chocolate and dip balls until completely coated.
• Place balls back on waxed paper lined baking sheet.
• Dust with cocoa before chocolate sets, if desired.
• Chill for 1 hour.
• Enjoy!

SPLENDA MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, dissolve instant coffee in water.
• Add cream cheese and blend until light& creamy.
• Add SPLENDA sweetener and blend well.
• In a separate small container, melt chocolate squares in microwave for 2 minutes on medium power or in a double boiler.
• Add to cream cheese mixture and blend well.
• Chill about 1 hour or until firm enough to shape.
• Shape into small drops about 1 inch.
• Place on sheet of wax paper and freeze.
• Prior to removing Truffles from freezer, mix cocoa and 1 Tbsp of instant coffee together, crushing the coffee granules to make a fine powder.
• When ready, remove Truffles& let sit about 5 minutes before coating.
• Hint: This coating is done easier by placing coffee into a ziploc plastic bag and using a rolling pin to crush before adding cocoa.
• Then place Truffles into bag and gently shake to coat.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator.