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Mocha Draft Latte Chocolate Truffle Recipe

Family bake night? Holiday dessert gift exchange? These Mocha Draft Latte Chocolate Truffles by Mel Asseraf of @bakingbossbabe (two-time winner of Chopped on the Food Network) are a great go-to for any holiday celebration.

Yields: 40-50 Truffles

Prep Time: 1 Hour

Rest Time: 2 Hours

Ingredients

2 Cups Dark Chocolate Chips

1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar

5 Tbsp Soft Unsalted Butter

1/2 Can Mocha Draft Latte

1/4 Cup Heavy Cream

Cocoa Powder (For Dusting)

Directions

  1. Bring Mocha Draft Latte, Heavy Cream, and Sugar to a slow boil.
  2. Pour in your chocolate chips and let it sit for 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk together the created ganache for about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add in the soft butter little by little until all combined and cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit out for a few hours or overnight.
  5. With a small tablespoon, spoon out amounts of ganache and roll them into even size balls
  6. Work quickly and with a tray or plate that you can keep refrigerated (it can get a little messy).
  7. When you have rolled them all up, pour cocoa powder onto a plate or sheet tray and roll each ball into it until completely coated.

Keeps for 2-3 weeks in airtight container in the refrigerator.