5-Ingredient Espresso Chocolate Truffles: Indulgent Homemade Delight
Enjoy these rich and creamy espresso chocolate truffles made with just five simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the espresso powder and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until firm.
- Using a small scoop, form the chilled chocolate mixture into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a more intense coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder.
- These truffles pair well with a variety of nuts for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: espresso, chocolate, truffles, 5-ingredient, dessert