Divine 15 Hazelnut Espresso Truffles
Create luxurious Hazelnut Espresso Truffles, perfect for the holidays. This recipe balances deep, comforting flavors with a bright, fresh finish, honoring tradition while adding a touch of sparkle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: About 20-24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Ganache Rolling
- Cuisine: American/European Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup hazelnut paste or smooth hazelnut butter
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cocoa powder, for dusting
- 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts, for coating (optional)
- Edible gold leaf, for decoration
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just simmers. Do not boil.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture gently until smooth and fully combined.
- Whisk in the hazelnut paste, cooled espresso, softened butter, and salt until the ganache is completely smooth.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion the chilled ganache and quickly roll it into small balls between your palms. Work fast so the ganache does not melt.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or toasted hazelnuts, if desired.
- Chill the finished truffles for 30 minutes to set them firmly.
- Just before serving, carefully apply small pieces of edible gold leaf to the top of each truffle.
Notes
- For the best truffle texture, make sure your espresso is completely cool before adding it to the ganache.
- If your kitchen is warm, chill the rolled truffles frequently during coating.
- The gold leaf is delicate; use tweezers for the best application.
- These truffles store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: Approx. 150-180
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Approx. 20mg
- Fat: Approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Data Not Provided
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 12g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 3g
- Cholesterol: Data Not Provided