Unforgettable Amarula Mocha Truffles Recipes

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!

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.

AMARULA CREAM TRUFFLES: A HOMEMADE GIFT!

Steps:

• Break up the chocolate into small pieces.
• In a saucepan with a thick bottom, melt the chocolate and the cream together over low heat. Give it a stir with a fork now and then.
• Cut up the butter and when the mixture has almost melted, add the butter, and stir until the mixture is smooth. Keep heat very gentle!
• Remove from heat and stir in the Amarula Cream.
• Cool the mixture and let it set (not too long) in the fridge.
• Have ready for finishing your truffles: sifted cocoa powder, dried coconut (dessicated coconut)/finely ground almonds/finely crushed peanuts/sifted icing sugar (confectioner's sugar), pine nuts, or finely split almonds. You could also enclose glacé cherries in some, or a nut of choice.
• Use a small spoon to scoop out walnut-sized pieces of the chocolate mixture, shape into balls or ovals, and roll each one in one of the "garnishes" suggested.
• You could also make up a white, thin icing with confectioners' sugar and water, and decorate some truffles with thin white lines.
• Keep in one layer and keep cool. They can be frozen. But they should be served at room temperature.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring heavy cream, Kahlua, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour over chocolate, and let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
• Pour chocolate mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Scoop 12 balls of chocolate mixture using a tablespoon or a 1-inch ice cream scoop, and roll between your hands to smooth. Transfer nonpareils to a plate. Gently roll each truffle in nonpareils to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use.