Description:

Coffee-flavored truffles with cream cheese in the filling, dipped in a dark chocolate coating. Melts in your mouth!

Source:

Mommybakes

Serves/Makes:5 dozen approx.

Ingredients

• 2 12 oz (336 grm). packages semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 8 oz (224 grm). package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) instant coffee granules
• 2 tsp (10 ml) water
• 1 lb (.5 kg). dark chocolate confectionary coating
• white confectionary coating, optional

Preparation

• In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips.
• Add cream cheese, coffee and water; mix well.
• Chill until firm enough to shape.
• Shape into 1 inch balls, and place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
• Chill for 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
• Melt chocolate coating in microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
• Dip balls and place on waxed paper to harden.
• If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles. Store in the refrigerator.

Comments

Note: Truffles can be frozen for several months before dipping in chocolate. Thaw in the refrigerator before dipping. These are very yummy!