Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of dark chocolate and coffee with these decadent Dark Chocolate Coffee Truffles. These no-bake treats are perfect for any occasion, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of caffeine to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffles:
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher, finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or finely ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cocoa powder or finely ground coffee (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Truffle Mixture: Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat cream, butter, and espresso powder until simmering. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt. Pour over chocolate, let sit, and stir until smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop and roll the mixture into balls.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or ground coffee.
- Store and Serve: Keep truffles refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can add a splash of coffee liqueur for an extra kick.
- For variety, roll truffles in crushed nuts or shaved chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
