Coffee Truffles: 7 Decadent Ways to Indulge Your Senses
Coffee Truffles are rich, creamy, and infused with the bold flavor of espresso. These no-bake chocolate truffles are the perfect combination of smooth ganache and deep coffee notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Melted chocolate or candy coating (optional)
- Finely chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the instant coffee or espresso powder until dissolved.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot coffee-infused cream over it. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Add butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is silky and uniform.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Use a teaspoon or small scoop to form balls. Roll between your palms until smooth.
- Coat each truffle in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or melted chocolate. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- These truffles are ideal for gifts or dessert tables.
- Experiment with different coatings like finely chopped nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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