Chocolate Espresso Truffles
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These soft and creamy Chocolate Espresso Truffles are definitely going to get your attention! Indulge in dreamy decadent chocolate truffles infused with espresso flavor for a rich mocha chocolate coffee explosion! No bake and easy to prepare!
More No Bake? Check out Chocolate Coconut Truffles, No-Bake Snickers Caramel Truffle Chocolate Cheesecake Pie and these Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles!
Why We Love These Chocolate Espresso Truffle Ingredients
Definitely a coffee lover’s dream come true made with 4 main ingredients! YUM!
Sweetened condensed milk, chocolate
Few desserts can compare to the decadence of chocolate espresso truffles. With just the right mix of sweet and bitter, these unique treats pack a flavor punch and the perfect amount of richness.
These irresistible treats will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also make a stunning presentation for any special occasion. With its delicious blend of chocolate and espresso, your guests will be sure to come back for seconds!
Secret Ingredient for Creamy Espresso Chocolate Truffles!
The secret to the best and creamiest truffles is using sweetened condensed milk, which I readily always have on hand and I love an easy truffle recipe that uses only a handful of ingredients.
Truffles are one of the best and easiest candy recipes you can make! Rumor has it, it is always a favorite among those who love to sit around and eat bonbons all day long on the couch watching soap operas, of course… (Hmm…who could that be?)
But of course, no bake easy truffles in general are perfect for holidays and satisfying your sweet tooth or teeth, which ever you call it. It’s fun to make an assortment of truffles and place them in a box and give them to friends or family.
Or the usual suspect… Yourself. Your own personal stash at your own beck and call. Not naming names…moving on. 🙂
Ingredients You Need
Chocolate Espresso Truffles Recipe
- salted butter, if using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt
- sweetened condensed milk
- instant espresso powder
- unsweetened cocoa powder
Coatings for Truffles
- chocolate sprinkles
- For decorating, you can melt chocolate (about 3 cups good quality dark chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate or milk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for 12 truffles, reduced amount if only doing a portion), + other decoratives on top like coffee beans or oreo cookie crumbles.
- You can also roll them powdered sugar or cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts or toasted or sweetened coconut for the the finishing touch!
- sea salt, optional – This flavor combination is the perfect balance of sweetness and savoriness, with a hint of saltiness.
How to Make Chocolate Coffee Espresso Truffles
Chocolate Espresso Truffles Recipe
- Grease a pan or bowl with butter and set aside.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and add the sweetened condensed milk and mix together.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and espresso powder and reduce heat to medium low; stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and thick, about 10 – 15 minutes.
- Once the chocolate mixture is done when you run the spoon through the center of the mixture and it takes a few seconds to combine again.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan/bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 2 hours or overnight.
- When set, scoop dough with a small cookie scoop (tablespoon) or pinch some off and roll the mixture into 12 small balls. (you may need to apply a small amount of butter to your hands to help them from sticking). Place in fridge or freeze while you prepare the final touches. The colder the truffle ball is the better when melting in chocolate.
Coatings for Truffles
- Line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to coat in sprinkles or melted chocolate. To melt chocolate, microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval until melted. Dip each ball into chocolate with a fork and shake off excess and place on prepared pan. Add any decorate touch before chocolate sets.
- Place in fridge for 15 minutes for chocolate to set.
Other Truffle Candies You’ll Love!
Red Velvet Luv Truffles, these Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles, these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles, these Coconut Almond Joy Cups and these Easy Fluffy Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Clusters! Trust me, you’ll love them all!
More Truffle Recipe Variations & Ideas!
- You can make your no bake easy truffles all look the same or you can opt to roll them in sprinkles, finely chopped nuts, toasted or fresh sweetened coconut, powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
- You can also smother them in the chocolate of your choice. There is no magic formula to dipping truffles. It’s a messy task. I find it easier if the truffles are cold. Simply use a fork to lift the truffles out of the chocolate, tapping the fork on the side of the bowl to shake off any excess chocolate. Then place the truffles on a baking tray lined with baking or parchment paper to set.
- Once covered with chocolate, decorate them with extra drizzles of chocolate, candies, chocolate covered coffee beans, cookie crumbles or anything that looks fun! Even plain is fine because these have intense chocolate flavor that is amazing, but as far as presentation, they look better when covered with chocolate or sprinkles, etc.
Substitutions for Chocolate Espresso Truffles
If you don’t have espresso powder
Chocolate espresso coffee truffles are an indulgent and delicious candy treat, made with the combination of the sweet and smooth flavors of chocolate and the bold and bitter flavor of espresso.
Not only are these truffles a delicious addition to any dessert table, but they are also a great way to enjoy a cup of espresso in an entirely new way. So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a batch of homemade, chocolate espresso truffles? Enjoy the taste and leave the door open for further discussions!
These Chocolate Espresso Truffles are so easy to make and totally worth impressing whoever you’re trying to impress! Perfect for holidays and when you’re craving intense chocolate flavor!
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Chocolate Espresso Truffles
Ingredients
Chocolate Espresso Truffles
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- Coatings
- ½ cup chocolate sprinkles for decorating or you can melt chocolate (about 3 cups good quality chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for 12 truffles, reduced amount if only doing a portion), + other decoratives on top like coffee beans or oreo cookie crumbles. You can also roll them powdered sugar or cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts or toasted or sweetened coconut for the the finishing touch!
- sea salt, optional - This flavor combination is the perfect balance of sweetness and savoriness, with a hint of saltiness.
Instructions
Chocolate Espresso Truffles
- Grease a pan or bowl with butter and set aside.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and add the sweetened condensed milk and mix together.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and espresso powder and reduce heat to medium low; stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and thick, about 10 - 15 minutes.
- It’s done when you run the spoon through the center of the mixture and it takes a few seconds to combine again.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan/bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 2 hours or overnight.
- When set, scoop dough with a small tablespoon cookie scoop or pinch some off and roll the mixture into 12 small balls. (you may need to apply a small amount of butter to your hands to help them from sticking). Place in fridge or freeze while you prepare the final touches. The colder the truffle ball is the better when melting in chocolate.
- Prepare a pan with parchment or wax paper to coat in sprinkles or melted chocolate. To melt chocolate, microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval until melted. Dip each ball into chocolate with a fork and shake off excess and place on prepared pan. Add any decorate touch before chocolate sets.
- Place in fridge for 15 minutes for chocolate to set.
Notes
Yay! Glad you stepped out of your comfort zone and gave these a try Clint! Thank you so much for your kind review and Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family! Enjoy!
I found this to be a pretty straight-forward recipe and I am an intermediate skill level baker who prepared this with no real effort. I made the following changes as I went: (1) I sifted the espresso and cocoa powder prior to incorporating it into the mixture; and (2) I threw the milk and butter in the pan and melted it down on medium-high heat until it was incorporated, then I turned down the heat and added the other ingredients; and (3) once I had things incorporating, I used an immersion blender to get the product ultra smooth and it stiffened up quickly. I finished with melted hard chocolate exterior and sprinkles. Made nice looking treats that two years ago I would have never dreamed I was capable of making, much less enjoyed making. Total Yield: 16 balls (child’s superball size – about 1.5″ in diameter).
Flavor profile was great – true espresso/coffee flavored as I imagined, so no problems there. I imagine my kids and grandkids won’t mind one whit. In fact I will use a few as toppers on this Valentine’s Day Cake that I have to do today.
Well done, Ms. Kim. Thank you for sharing this recipe, ma’am!
They are Cacao Barry Chocolate Pailletés. They are real chocolate flakes made from the finest Cacao Barry chocolate and Olive Nation makes them. 😉
hi Kim, was wondering what the square sprinkles on these truffles are? thanks!
These are definitely going in my (dreamy) chocolate rotation! 🙂 ~Valentina
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Thank you so much for trying it! I’m so happy to hear you had success! 🙂
thanks for the fab recipe. I’m not a cook or baker but I found it really easy and i was succes . I thought that might be useful for anyone with a grinder. The taste is very subtle so could use more.
Ooooh I want a few with a steaming hot cup of black coffee! I love how easy these are to make too! Pinning!
Kim,
the texture of these truffles looks absolutely perfect! love the espresso flavor too!
Yes! Thank you Judy, updated now! 🙂 Hope you get to try them out!!
Do you add the espresso with the chocolate?
These look sooo dreamy Kim!!! Yum!
Dark chocolate and coffee – what could be better? Probably, when they meet in a shape of chocolate truffles 🙂 I do love all possible variations of chocolate truffles. Indeed, this is the variation famous in Brazil (Brigadeiro truffles), and it’s so scrumptious. With the addition of espresso, that’s even better!