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Salted Caramel Mocha Truffles

These Salted Caramel Mocha truffles are indeed better than any store bought chocolate. The soft center with the crunch of chocolate, oh my, how can you resist?

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 48 pieces
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 3 cups milk chocolate chips about 2 bags
  • ½ cup caramel bits
  • 16 ounces Ghirardellis dark chocolate melting wafers
  • sea salt for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Set up a double boiler with 1-2 inches of water in the bottom of a pot. Heat water over medium-high heat until boiling. Once boiling, add cream to the top pot and heat until warm. Add butter until melted. Add espresso powder and milk chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
  2. Add caramel bits, stirring until melted (this may take several minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until ganache becomes set.
  4. Scoop filling into 1 tablespoon balls and drop onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for one hour.
  5. Melt Ghirardelli Melting Chocolate according to package directions (this is the chocolate wafers in the resealable pouch).
  6. Dip each truffle on a toothpick into the melted chocolate, tapping the side of the bowl until the excess falls off. Drop onto the parchment paper and sprinkle immediately with sea salt. Repeat until finished.

Notes

  • Yes, salted caramel mocha truffles keep best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They stay good for up to 2 weeks.
  • Yes, any flavor of melting wafers will work! In testing, we preferred the taste of dark chocolate when paired with the milk chocolate caramel center. Milk or white chocolate would be delicious but definitely sweeter!
  • The Salted Caramel Mocha Truffles have a bit of coffee essence, but taste more like chocolate and caramel than straight up coffee! The espresso powder enriches the chocolate flavor without overpowering it. Even my friends who aren’t nuts about coffee enjoyed these truffles.
  • Do these truffles need to be refrigerated? Yes, salted caramel mocha truffles keep best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They stay good for up to 2 weeks.
  • Can I dip the truffles in milk or white chocolate instead? Yes, any flavor of melting wafers will work! In testing, we preferred the taste of dark chocolate when paired with the milk chocolate caramel center. Milk or white chocolate would be delicious but definitely sweeter!
  • Do these truffles taste like coffee? The Salted Caramel Mocha Truffles have a bit of coffee essence, but taste more like chocolate and caramel than straight up coffee! The espresso powder enriches the chocolate flavor without overpowering it. Even my friends who aren’t nuts about coffee enjoyed these truffles.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1truffle Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 38mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Serving 1truffle
Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.