Chocolate Truffles

Photo by Hector Sanchez

Ingredients

½ pound good-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
½ pound semisweet chocolate

Coarsely chop both chocolates and set aside. Heat the cream and instant coffee in a large saucepan, stirring to blend. When bubbles start to form along the edge of the pan, remove from heat. Scatter the chocolate over the cream, stirring gently until melted. Set aside for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the...

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