Close-up of rich coffee chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder, served with coffee beans and a cup of espresso.

Simple Coffee Truffles

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Rich, velvety chocolate bites with a coffee kick

Indulge in pure chocolate bliss with these Simple Coffee Truffles smooth, rich, and lightly infused with espresso for a touch of sophistication. Perfect for gifting, party treats, or a late-night dessert fix, they come together in under 30 minutes with just a few pantry ingredients. These little bites of joy are impressively elegant yet incredibly easy to make ideal for busy chocolate lovers who crave café-style indulgence at home. 💕

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 20 truffles

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (or 2 teaspoons espresso powder)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet or tray
  • Parchment paper

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Heat the cream: Pour heavy cream into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until it just begins to simmer don’t let it boil. ☕
  2. Add coffee: Stir in instant coffee or espresso powder until dissolved.
  3. Melt the chocolate: Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot coffee-cream mixture over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until silky smooth. 🍫
  4. Add vanilla and salt: Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for flavor balance.
  5. Chill the mixture: Refrigerate the chocolate mixture for 15–20 minutes, or until firm enough to scoop.
  6. Form truffles: Use a teaspoon or small scoop to form small balls, rolling gently between your palms.
  7. Coat in cocoa: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
  8. Serve or store: Place truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until ready to serve.

✨ Tip: If the mixture gets too soft while rolling, pop it back into the fridge for 5 minutes!

Pro Tips

  • Storage: Keep truffles refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Make-ahead: The ganache base can be made 2 days ahead. Just scoop and roll when ready.
  • Flavor twist: Add a splash of coffee liqueur or sprinkle of cinnamon for a deeper flavor.
  • Serving idea: Serve in mini cupcake liners for a polished look.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 truffle851g8g6g1g6g