Caramel Espresso Truffles
Indulge in these delightful Caramel Espresso Truffles that combine rich chocolate with a silky caramel-espresso core, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup soft caramels or caramel sauce
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 8 oz dark or milk chocolate, melted
- Optional toppings: flaky sea salt, cocoa powder, or crushed espresso beans
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the soft caramels, instant espresso powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the chopped chocolate into the warm mixture and stir until fully melted and combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Scoop small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate for coating.
- Sprinkle with optional toppings before the chocolate hardens.
- Let the truffles cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter bite, opt for milk chocolate for coating. Customize with crushed nuts or flavored extracts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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