Chamberlain's Chocolate Factory

Starbucks, Friends and Chocolate

Posted on 20. May, 2010 by anne in Blog

Most of my associates know that I can be found drinking Starbucks coffee in the mornings.  The time with friends and great coffee is a ritual and helps me face each day of small business challenges with a fresh and light attitude. Because my morning cup is such an integral part of my life, it was only natural to use Starbuck’s new VIA in one of my truffle recipes.  Enjoy these.  They are no substitute for great friends and coffee but they do sweeten the pot.

Cinnamon Cappuccino Truffles:

• 10 ounces of milk chocolate, chopped fine or melted
• 2/3 cup of whipping cream
• 1 packet Starbucks VIA instant coffee
• 1.5 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of sugar

Bring the cream to a boil and remove from heat. Add coffee and 1 tsp of cinnamon to the cream and stir to blend. Pour the cream mixture into the melted chocolate. Stir, starting in the center of the bowl to create an emulsion of cream and chocolate. Place the ganache in the freezer for at least two hours or overnight.
Remove ganache from the freezer. Add half tsp of cinnamon to the sugar and mix together in a small bowl. Using a metal teaspoon, scoop up a 1 inch diameter piece of ganache and roll into a ball with your hands. It may help to wear a pair of latex gloves for this exercise. Roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar coating to finish. These will keep for 3 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer. Makes 30 to 40 truffles, depending on size.

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