Truffles a Sweet Indulgence

Ingredients

• 2 ounces golden raisins (1/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup Kahlua
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1/3 cup best-quality cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat raisins and Kahlua in microwave oven for 20 seconds dissolve espresso in Kahlua then set aside.

2. 2

   Place butter and cream in a microwave oven heat until the cream just starts to boil. Remove from microwave oven whisk in chips until melted and combined with cream.

3. 3

   Reheat in micro if needed for a couple seconds. The ganache will be rich and creamy.

4. 4

   Combine pecans and Kahlua soaked raisins to ganache. Chill in refrigerated for just a couple hours just till firm enough to shape.

5. 5

   Mix cocoa and brown sugar and place in a large zip lock bag.

6. 6

   Fun messy part:.

7. 7

   Shape into 1 inch balls. Adding the ball to the bag as you roll them. Give a shake to coat after a couple ball are made. Place the truffles in the refrigerator to harden for at least an hour and let flavors meld.