"Who doesn't love Rice Krispies treats? By adding dark chocolate ganache with a tiny jolt of coffee flavor, we've turned the classic into a sophisticated and whimsical bite-size dessert. We found that combining bittersweet chocolate of different cacao levels results in a ganache that has just the right intensity without being overpowering...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao if marked), chopped
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3 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons Tia Maria, Kahlúa, or other coffee?flavored liqueur
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1 tablespoon instant-espresso powder or instant-coffee granules
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1/4 pound marshmallows (15 individual large marshmallows or 2 cups small)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3 cups puffed-rice cereal such as Rice Krispies