CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Chocolate truffles, very rich , very moreish, and very French. Chocolate truffles are shaped into small balls or nuggets to resemble the 'black diamnonds'that french chefs prize so highly. Once made chocolate truffles can be finished off in a variety of ways, ie...rolled in coconut,cocoa or shredded dark or white chocolate, studded with pieces of macademia nut. Very popular fare during the festive season. Ingredients......1 tbs of instant coffee, 1/4 cup of boiling water, 250gm of 70% cocoa chocolate, broken into pieces, 125gm of butter/ margarine, 3 tbs of cocoa powder. Place the coffee and water in a small saucepan over a medium heat adding the chocolate. Melt, stirring until the mixtureis smooth. Cut the butter/ marg into small pieces, and gradually stir through the chocolate mixture until thoroughly incorporated. Pour the mixture into a small bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill and set for 3 hours, or until firm enough to shape and roll into small balls. Finally place the cocoa in a bowl and roll the truffles through until well coated. Store the truffles in an airtight container in your refrigerator.