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    Home » Recipes » Candy Included

    Chocolate Espresso Truffles

    Published: Nov 5, 2020 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Chocolate Espresso Truffles
    Chocolate Espresso Truffles

    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!   

    Chocolate Espresso Truffle Ingredients 

    • Definitely a coffee lover's dream come true made with 4 main ingredients!  YUM! 
    • Sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, espresso powder, baking cocoa powder and butter make up the DNA of these beauties!  
    • 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 recipe that uses only a handful of ingredients.   
    • If you don't have espresso powder, you can leave it out completely or replace it with using an equal amount of instant coffee powder or granules. 

    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

    • butter
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • espresso powder
    • unsweetened cocoa powder

    Coatings for Truffles

    • 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!

    How to Make Chocolate Espresso Truffles

    Chocolate Espresso Truffles Recipe

    1. Grease a pan or bowl with butter and set aside.
    2. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and add the sweetened condensed milk and mix together.
    3. 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.
    4. It’s done when you run the spoon through the center of the mixture and it takes a few seconds to combine again.
    5. Pour mixture into prepared pan/bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 2 hours or overnight.
    6. 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.

    Coatings for Truffles

    1. 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.
    2. 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!

    Truffle Recipe 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.

    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!

    More Chocolate!

    • Chocolate Coconut Truffles
    • No-Bake Snickers Caramel Truffle Chocolate Cheesecake Pie
    • Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
    • Ultimate Chocolate Cookies
    • Outrageous Peanut Butter Caramel Truffle Cookies
    • Fun Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts
    Chocolate Espresso Truffles

    Chocolate Espresso Truffles

    Kim Lange
    These soft and creamy espresso truffles are definitely going to get your attention!  Indulge in dreamy decadent chocolate truffles enhanced with espresso flavor for a rich mocha chocolate explosion!  Definitely a coffee lover's dream come true made with 4 main ingredients!  YUM!  
     
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • Chocolate Espresso Truffles
    • 2 tablespoons 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!

    Instructions
     

    • 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

    Chocolate truffles can be stored at room temperature for a few days in an airtight container, but up to 2 weeks if kept in the refrigerator. Allow time for them to come up to room temperature if you do refrigerate them. Chocolate truffles can also be frozen and served at a later date.
    Keyword candy, chocolate, christmas, coffee, coffee cake, espresso powder, mocha, no bake, truffles
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

     

     

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    1. Kim Lange says

      July 16, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      They are Cacao Barry Chocolate Pailletés. They are real chocolate flakes made from the finest Cacao Barry chocolate and Olive Nation makes them. 😉

    2. erica says

      July 16, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      hi Kim, was wondering what the square sprinkles on these truffles are? thanks!

    3. Valentina says

      November 08, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      These are definitely going in my (dreamy) chocolate rotation! 🙂 ~Valentina
      (Sorry is this comment comes in twice! Wasn't sure it worked first time.)

    4. Kim Lange says

      November 08, 2020 at 9:25 am

      Thank you so much for trying it! I'm so happy to hear you had success! 🙂

    5. Long says

      November 08, 2020 at 7:52 am

      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.

    6. keLly lynns sweets and treats says

      November 06, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Ooooh I want a few with a steaming hot cup of black coffee! I love how easy these are to make too! Pinning!

    7. laura says

      November 06, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      Kim,
      the texture of these truffles looks absolutely perfect! love the espresso flavor too!

    8. Kim Lange says

      November 06, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Yes! Thank you Judy, updated now! 🙂 Hope you get to try them out!!

    9. Judy says

      November 06, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Do you add the espresso with the chocolate?

    10. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      November 05, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      These look sooo dreamy Kim!!! Yum!

    11. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

      November 05, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      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!

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