Indulgent Simple Coffee Truffles Recipe for Effortless Delight Recipe
Indulgent Simple Coffee Truffles offer a quick and delightful treat that combines creamy textures with rich coffee and chocolate flavors. This versatile recipe accommodates dairy-free and low-calorie modifications, making it perfect for various dietary preferences while delivering an effortlessly luxurious dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 8 oz Cream Cheese or Coconut Butter (Use coconut butter for a dairy-free option)
- 4 tbsp Butter (Substitute with extra coconut butter for a vegan version)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar or Erythritol (Use erythritol for a low-calorie alternative)
- 2 tbsp Instant Coffee (Espresso powder can be used for bolder flavor)
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. Allow them to 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 is completely smooth and creamy.
- Chill the Mixture: Flatten the blended mixture into a shallow container and freeze for 15 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle for shaping.
- Form the Truffles: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, mold small balls from the chilled mixture. Arrange the truffle balls on a parchment-lined plate and freeze them again for another 15 minutes to help them set firmly.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating: Melt your chosen chocolate in a double boiler over low heat, stirring frequently until the chocolate becomes smooth and glossy.
- Dip and Set: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, coating each completely. Return the dipped truffles to the parchment paper-lined plate and allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Store Your Truffles: Once set, place the truffles in an airtight container to keep them fresh and store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
- You can use coconut butter and extra coconut oil as vegan substitutes for cream cheese and butter respectively.
- For a low-calorie version, replace powdered sugar with erythritol.
- Using espresso powder instead of instant coffee will give a bolder coffee flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for a smoother blend.
- If desired, sprinkle a bit of cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts on the truffles after dipping for extra texture and decoration.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator to maintain firmness and freshness, or freeze for longer storage.
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