Chocolate Coffee Truffle Pots Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Mix coffee and hot water, let stand about 5 minutes.
• 2. In double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Add cream cheese, (coffee and water) and mix well.
• 3. chill until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill 1-2 hours until firm.
• 4. Melt chocolate coating in double boiler. Dip balls and place on wax paper to harden. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over.
• 5. Truffles can be frozen for several months before dipping in chocolate. Thaw in refrigerator before dipping. I usually halve this recipe, this makes 48 truffles.

Steps:

• 1. Arrange eight 4-ounce ramekins or small coffee cups on a baking sheet. Heat the half-and-half, sugar and salt in a pot over medium heat until it just comes to a boil. Whisk the egg yolks with the cognac and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot half-and-half into the yolks until smooth and then whisk the egg mixture back into the pot. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Place the chocolate in a large bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate. Whisk until smooth and then lightly stir to remove any air bubbles.
• 2. If the mixture is not completely smooth, pour through a strainer and then divide evenly between the ramekins. Chill until cold and set, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder, whipped cream and/or a sprinkle of nuts, coconut or chocolate curls.

Steps:

• Melt copha.
• Crush biscuits finely and place in bowl with cocoa, coffee powder and icing sugar.
• Mix in condensed milk and vanilla essence.
• Add copha and stir quickly before mixture sets.
• if too hot or wet - allow mixture to cool in the fridge before rolling into walnut size truffles and rolling in vermicelli.

Steps:

• Heat cream in a pot until it steams. Put chocolate in a bowl, pour hot cream on top, and stir until chocolate is melted and incorporated into cream.
• Chill until solid all the way through, 1 to 2 hours. Using a chilled melon baller or latex gloves to prevent the ganache from melting or sticking to your hands, scoop out about a tablespoonful and quickly roll it into a ball. Repeat, lining truffles on a plate or a baking sheet.
• If truffles become too soft to handle, place them in refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes. Roll them in cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar or a mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon. Serve immediately or store, wrapped in plastic, in refrigerator for up to four days.