Ingredients

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

Method

  • Heat raisins and Kahlua in microwave oven for 20 seconds dissolve espresso in Kahlua then set aside.
  • 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.
  • Reheat in micro if needed for a couple seconds.
  • The ganache will be rich and creamy.
  • Combine pecans and Kahlua soaked raisins to ganache.
  • Chill in refrigerated for just a couple hours just till firm enough to shape.
  • Mix cocoa and brown sugar and place in a large zip lock bag.
  • Fun messy part:.
  • 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.