Mocha Truffles 3 Ways

I like to serve truffles for Shavuot. Actually, I like any excuse to whip up a batch of truffles, and with Shavuot being a dairy holiday and all, I can justify making these.
As a theme and variation, I show how to make 3 different versions of the same truffle. Pop a coffee bean on some. Roll the rest in powdered sugar or a mocha mixture and voila! Versions II and III.
Truffles such as these need to be refrigerated until about 30 minutes before serving, unless you want to eat them with a straw. There is a version IV which can take room temperature, but I'm saving it for another time, maybe nearer Chanukah. Consider this a tease to keep you interested.
Normally I don't care for white chocolate. To me it has the flavor of Crisco. So when I tell you, Dear Reader, to not substitute more "real" chocolate you should listen to me. In this recipe, white chocolate helps to mellow out the taste. If you make a batch with and without you will definitely notice the di…
As a theme and variation, I show how to make 3 different versions of the same truffle. Pop a coffee bean on some. Roll the rest in powdered sugar or a mocha mixture and voila! Versions II and III.
Truffles such as these need to be refrigerated until about 30 minutes before serving, unless you want to eat them with a straw. There is a version IV which can take room temperature, but I'm saving it for another time, maybe nearer Chanukah. Consider this a tease to keep you interested.
Normally I don't care for white chocolate. To me it has the flavor of Crisco. So when I tell you, Dear Reader, to not substitute more "real" chocolate you should listen to me. In this recipe, white chocolate helps to mellow out the taste. If you make a batch with and without you will definitely notice the di…