Coffee Truffles Recipe

Homemade coffee truffles with dark chocolate and espresso on white kitchen counter

These rich and creamy coffee truffles combine dark chocolate and espresso for a melt-in-your-mouth indulgence. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, they’re perfect for gifting, parties, or a cozy treat with coffee.

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Course: Candy, Dessert

Cuisine: European, French

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Chilling Time: 2

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: truffles

Calories: 120kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Heat-safe mixing bowl For making the ganache
1 Small saucepan To heat the cream and coffee
1 Rubber spatula For smooth stirring
1 Small cookie scoop or melon baller For shaping truffles
1 Baking sheet Line with parchment paper
1 Microwave-safe bowl To melt coating chocolate
1 Fork or candy dipping fork For coating truffles
1 Airtight container For storing finished truffles

Ingredients

For the Coffee Truffle Ganache

8 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa) finely chopped
0.5 cup heavy cream can use coconut cream for vegan version
2 tablespoon instant espresso powder or finely ground coffee
2 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch sea salt

For the Coating

6 oz dark chocolate melted for dipping
0.25 cup cocoa powder for rolling
2 tablespoon crushed espresso beans optional
0.25 cup powdered sugar optional for dusting

Instructions

Heat cream with espresso powder until small bubbles form.
Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate and let sit 2 minutes.
Stir gently until smooth and glossy; add butter, vanilla, and salt.
Cover ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2–3 hours.
Scoop and roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls.
Dip or roll truffles in coating of choice.
Refrigerate until set, then serve or package for gifts.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

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