Indulgent Simple Coffee Truffles Recipe
Indulge in these simple yet decadent coffee truffles that combine creamy cream cheese or coconut butter with the rich flavor of instant coffee and smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for an effortless, satisfying treat with customizable options for dairy-free, vegan, or low-calorie preferences.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
For the Truffle Base
- 8 oz Cream Cheese or Coconut Butter (use coconut butter for a dairy-free option)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (substitute with extra coconut butter for a vegan version)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar or Erythritol (use erythritol for a low-calorie alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee (espresso powder can be used for a bolder flavor)
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Broken-Up Chocolate (dark chocolate adds richness; white chocolate offers a milder taste)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Take out the cream cheese or coconut butter, butter, powdered sugar or erythritol, and instant coffee. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure everything blends smoothly.
- Combine and blend: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese (or coconut butter), softened butter, powdered sugar (or erythritol), and instant coffee. Use a hand mixer to blend the mixture until it’s completely smooth.
- Chill the mixture: Flatten the mixture into a container and freeze for 15 minutes to firm it up.
- Form the truffles: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to mold small balls from the firm mixture. Place the truffle balls on a parchment-lined plate and freeze again for another 15 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Dip and set: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Return the dipped truffles to the parchment paper to set.
- Store your truffles: Place the truffles in an airtight container to keep them fresh and ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For an elegant finish, roll the truffles in cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts.
- Try sprinkling sea salt or cinnamon on top for added flavor contrast.
- Use coconut butter and vegan chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Substitute erythritol for powdered sugar to make a lower-calorie treat.
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