Mocha Truffles

To make them you will need ;

INGREDIENTS

300g/10.5 good quality dark chocolate

125mls/4fl oz whipping cream

2tbsp freshly brewed strong coffee

Cocoa powder for coating the truffles

METHOD

In a bowl whip up the cream until it becomes thick.

Chop up the chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl.

Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth.

Fold in the cream and coffee.

Whisk until smooth.

Place the mixture into the fridge to chill for about 2 hours.

Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

Sift the cocoa powder onto a large plate.

Make small balls with the chocolate mixture and roll them in the cocoa powder until coated all over.

Place the finished truffles on the lined tray.

Chill in the fridge for one hour.

Serve.

Chocolate Rum Truffles

To make them you will need ;

INGREDIENTS

170g/6oz good quality plain chocolate

120ml/4fl oz fresh double cream

2 tbsp rum

Cocoa powder for dusting

METHOD

Put the cream into a saucepan and gradually bring to the boil.

Break up the chocolate into small pieces.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate stirring constantly until completely melted.

Stir in the rum

Leave to cool for 30 minutes.

Whisk up the mixture until it thickens.

Chill in the fridge until it becomes firm enough to handle.

Shape the mixture into small balls and roll in the cocoa powder until completely covered.

Chill in the fridge until required.

Use within 3 days.

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