Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Dark Chocolate Coffee Truffles. A perfect blend of dark chocolate, espresso, and cream, these bite-sized treats are a luxurious dessert or thoughtful homemade gift.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder or finely ground espresso beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Truffle Mixture: Place chopped dark chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. Heat cream, butter, and espresso powder until simmering. Pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Refrigerate until firm.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop mixture and roll into balls. Coat each truffle in cocoa powder or ground espresso.
- Storage: Store truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a boozy variation, add 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur or dark rum.
- Truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for longer.
- 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: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
