amaretto truffles

By BobN

Ingredients

• 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup amaretto
• 3/4 cup coffee beans, finely ground

Preparation

Step 1

Place chocolate in a medium bowl.
Bring cream and amaretto to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Pour over chocolate and let sit until chocolate is softened, about 3 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
Cover and chill until ganache is firm enough to roll into balls, at least 3 hours.
Place ground coffee in a small bowl.
Scoop out a scant tablespoonful of ganache.
Roll into a ball
then roll in espresso.

Chill truffles until firm, at least 1 hour.