Espresso Chocolate Truffles
These Espresso Chocolate Truffles are rich, silky, and packed with deep chocolate flavor and a hint of coffee. Made with just a few ingredients, they’re an easy no-bake dessert perfect for gifting, entertaining, and especially Valentine's Day.
Servings: 18 truffles
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch flaky salt
- cocoa powder powdered sugar, or finely chopped nuts (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat just until it begins to simmer, being careful not to let it boil, then stir in the instant espresso powder until fully dissolved.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-safe bowl, pour the hot cream over it, and let it sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
- Gently stir the mixture until smooth and silky, then stir in the vanilla extract and flaky salt.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled mixture and roll them into balls, lightly dusting your hands with cocoa powder if the mixture becomes sticky.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or finely chopped nuts, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Chop the chocolate finely so it melts evenly when the warm cream is poured over it. Large chunks can leave small unmelted bits.
- Let the cream sit on the chocolate for a couple of minutes before stirring. This helps the chocolate soften and blend smoothly.
- Stir gently with a spatula instead of whisking to keep the ganache silky and free of air bubbles.
- If the mixture looks too soft after chilling, refrigerate it a bit longer until it’s firm enough to scoop.
- Dust your hands with cocoa powder before rolling to prevent the truffles from sticking.
- Use a small cookie scoop for even portions and a uniform look.
- Try different coatings like cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or finely chopped nuts for variety in flavor and texture.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add a splash of espresso or coffee liqueur to the ganache before chilling.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Serve them slightly chilled or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg