Desserts

Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

photo by:kraft

A touch of coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor of these easy, rich truffles. After shaping into balls, they’re rolled in cocoa powder or coconut.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

2 hr 15 min

servings

total:

2 doz. or 24 servings, one truffle each

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What You Need

Tbsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee, any variety

3/4

cup whipping cream

1/4

cup butter or margarine, cut into chunks

Tbsp. sugar

pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate, broken into pieces

1/2

tsp. vanilla

1/4

cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2

cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

Make It

ADD coffee granules to cream in large microwaveable bowl; stir until coffee is completely dissolved. Add butter and sugar; mix well.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 3 min. or until mixture comes to full boil, stirring every 1-1/2 min. Add chocolate and vanilla; stir until chocolate is completely melted.

REFRIGERATE 2 hours or until firm enough to handle. Shape into 24 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll in cocoa and/or coconut.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

These flavorful truffles are perfect for gift-giving or for serving on a special occasion.

Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Squares

Prepare and refrigerate mixture as directed. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped toasted PLANTERS Slivered Almonds onto bottom of foil-lined 8-inch square pan. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over almonds. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 48 squares. Makes 24 servings, 2 squares each.

How to Store

Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

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cla161

posted:1/31/2008

After reading the comments, I used half bittersweet and half milk chocolate for the centers, then dipped them in milk chocolate instead of the coconut coating. The coffee flavor was surprisingly strong, but still good! I might try one of the other flavorings mentioned in the comments next time, but will definitely make again!

marime2

posted:7/5/2007

I also used some Bailey's Irish Cream in mine instead of the coffee. Ummm, good

a cook

posted:12/19/2006

I thought this was incredibly easy to make but while I was waiting for it to thicken I tasted it and thought it tasted bitter so I added about 1/4 - 1/2 cup confectioners sugar while it was still possible to easily stir the mixture. This really helped offset the bitterness and also helped it thicken extra quick.

Novice44