Spicy Chocolate Truffles

Name: Spicy Chocolate Truffles
Yield: makes about 18 truffles
Ingredients: 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate chips; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup coffee beans, finely ground; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 6 allspice berries; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; Confectioners’ sugar, for powdering

December 9, 2011

The gentle heat supplied by the slow cooker is an effortless way to temper chocolate without having to use a double boiler, standing over the pot to keep careful watch. With the small amount of chocolate required, the recipe works better in a 3-quart slow cooker rather than a 5-quart, for better control over the melting process. The recipe can also be doubled for double the chocolate indulgence.

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: A good strong cup of espresso or a lovely sparkling wine from Gruet Winery in New Mexico.

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