Dark Chocolate Espresso Truffles
The crunchy coating for these dark chocolate truffles is made from finely chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans. If you can't find them, roll the truffles in cocoa powder instead.
The crunchy coating for these dark chocolate truffles is made from finely chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans. If you can't find them, roll the truffles in cocoa powder instead.
These sinfully rich chocolates simply melt in your mouth. Try our dark chocolate version or one of the variations. Truffles freeze beautifully, so make them well ahead for holiday parties and festive gifts.
Chewy toasted coconut plays off creamy, coconut-scented white chocolate in these decadent truffles from our Holiday Best 2002 special issue. Resembling tiny snowballs, they add a pretty contrast to a plate of dark chocolate truffles.
With a decadent chocolate ganache centre and luxurious dairy-free dark chocolate coating, these vegan truffles are a treat that can be enjoyed by all.
This recipe makes six creamy, rich dark chocolate truffles — a perfect accompaniment to a cup of espresso or as a little surprise to wrap and rest on someone's pillow. For a twist, add 2 tsp (10 mL) orange, hazelnut or almond liqueur to the melted chocolate mixture.
Three layers of creamy chocolate ganache meld beautifully in this stunning candy that offers the melt-in-your-mouth texture of truffles without the trouble of rolling and coating.
This tart is more candy than dessert and is best served in small 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide slices along with a cup of coffee. Garnishes such as drizzled chocolate, sliced hazelnuts or a light sprinkling of Hazelnut Brittle (recipe below) are lovely ways to finish it off.
