Shelly's Recipe

WHITE-CAPPUCCINO TRUFFLES

Category: Candy

1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tsp instant espresso powder
8 oz white chocolate, chopped
1 tsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup confectioners sugar OR 12 oz white chocolate, melted for coating
24 small chocolate-coated espresso beans (optional)

In small saucepan, heat cream and espresso powder until almost simmering. Add chopped white chocolate and butter. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add vanilla, and stir until smooth. Cover, refrigerate for at least 3 hours.By rounded measuring tspfuls, scoop mixture onto waxed paper. Roll mixture into balls, coating hands with confectioners sugar if needed.Roll in confectioners sugar or dip into melted white chocolate. Garnish each truffle with one small espresso bean. Makes 24.