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Step 1
Chop 9 oz chocolate and transfer into medium size bowl.
Step 3
Heat 3/4 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
Step 5
Pour over chopped chocolate.
Step 7
Let it sit for 1 minute.
Step 9
Then stir with spatula until chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Step 11
Add vodka espresso and stir until incorporated with melted chocolate.
Step 13
Cover with a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Step 15
After 3 hours or longer:
Step 17
Take teaspoon of the ganache and roll into balls. I don't like to specify the size of the truffles.
Step 19
It is your choice. You can go super small like 1 tsp or you can go big like 1 TBSP or more.
Step 21
Roll them into balls and coat with cocoa, grounded walnuts, hazelnuts or coconut.
Step 23
Store in the fridge for 2 weeks.
Step 25
Important: Wash and dry your hands after rolling a few truffles. Yes, this is the "sticky situation" when making the chocolate truffles but you have to adjust. Wash your hand and keep going.
Step 27
Options 2 is to wear rubber gloves.
Step 29
Storage:
Step 31
Fridge - 2 weeks
Step 33
Freezer - 3 months