These dreamy creamy chocolate coffee truffles are simple to make, and feels very luxurious. Silky smooth chocolate and with a pop of coffee. Each bite just melts in your mouth. Coffee and chocolate are two best friends. They work so well together – creating masterpiece after masterpiece – and I like to think this is one of them.
I originally posted this around Easter last year, but I wasn’t completely happy with the consistency, so I’ve been working on improving it. And now, my friends, the silky smooth is here! The secret is a tiny piece of butter. And with this recipe you don’t really have to worry about a candy thermometer or anything. Just don’t use high heat on anything, and you’ll be fine.
Making chocolate coffee truffles couldn’t be much simpler!
What ingredients are in chocolate coffee truffles?
Simply put, chocolate truffles usually only contain two ingredients; heavy cream and chocolate. Although in these I add coffee and butter. The butter makes them extra creamy!
- Chocolate – Using pure chocolate (comes in 4 oz in the US but 3.5 in Norway) is the best way. Chocolate chips doesn’t really melt the same way! Good news for any Norwegians out there, as chocolate chips are just too expensive (and not nearly as tasty as the block of chocolate). You can use both milk and dark chocolate for these truffles. I do prefer dark chocolate here, but milk chocolate is pretty banging too. Just reduce the amount of heavy cream to 1/2 cup instead.
- Heavy Cream – just do not skimp on the fat here. Using half-and-half or milk wouldn’t work as the truffles will not set correctly. These chocolate coffee truffles aren’t made for the physical health, but our mental health – am I right or am I right?
- Butter – not completely necessary, but adding just a small touch of butter helps with the creaminess. I once added just a tad too much (like half a tablespoon) and it was almost a dreamy creamy overload! Not that I didn’t eat them all…
- Coffee – Instant coffee granules mixed with the heavy cream to make the most amazing pop of coffee flavor. You can of course choose any other flavoring (or nothing at all), but this time it’s the coffees time to shine.
- Coffee liqueur – if you’re feeling feisty. It’s just a small amount, but it makes the truffles feel extra luxurious.
And that is pretty much it!
Difference in imperial and metric version
Because of the different amounts in a standard block of chocolate in Norway and the US I will provide the metric version using the Norwegian block and the imperial using the American block. The Norwegian version will yield a couple less truffles, approximately 17, but the ratios will be the same.
What do you need to make chocolate coffee truffles?
As always, here’s a short list of what you would need to make this recipe. It is affiliate links, which means that I will earn a small commission if you purchase from any of these links, but it will be at no extra cost to you. Thank you!
- A medium bowl and a small bowl
- A shallow flat pan, such as a standard loaf tin, a small cake pan (8×8) or a plate with edges
- Spatula
- Small saucepan
- Teaspoon and plastic wrap
Dreamy Creamy Chocolate Coffee Truffles
Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan, along with the coffee granules
Take the warm coffee cream and pour evenly over the bowl of chopped chocolate and butter. Let it rest untouched for about 3 minutes before you start stirring. This way the chocolate has time to melt. If you’re using coffee liqueur, pour it in after the 3 minutes. Stir until all the chocolate has melted.
Pour this mixture into a shallow flat pan, (8x8in works great, or a standard loaf tin). Add plastic wrap directly on top of the chocolate to avoid getting a crust or condensation. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Scoop a heaping teaspoon and dollop it onto a lined plate or baking sheet. Don’t worry about the shape just yet. Continue to do this with the rest of the mixture. Place this, uncovered, back into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This dries out the mixture, making it a little easier to roll out. I also like to just take one out of the refrigerator at the time to roll, so the others stay nice and cold. Quickly roll it and then place it in a small bowl with unsweetened cocoa powder (optional), cover with cocoa powder and set aside. Continue with the rest.
Cover tightly and store in room temperature for 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Although I am legit impressed if they last that long!
Enjoy!
Other Small Treats and Coffee Bombs:
- Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes with Irish Baileys Frosting
- Classic Irish Coffee
- Tiramisu Cake with White Chocolate Mousse
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- Peppermint Dark Chocolate
- Peppermint Cream Cheese Filled Truffles
- Homemade Fluffy Peppermint Marshmallows
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Dreamy Creamy Chocolate Coffee Truffles
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate in block. 200g*
- 3/4 tbsp butter 1/2 tbsp
- 2/3 cup heavy cream 137ml
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules 1.5 tbsp
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur e.g. Kahlua, Tía Maria. Optional. 1 tbsp
- unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan, along with the coffee granules over low heat. Stir until the coffee has dissolved and it begins to bubble around the edges of the pan.
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces to ensure it will melt more evenly. Place it in a medium bowl. Scatter the dollop of butter over the chocolate so it combines better.
- Take the warm coffee cream and pour evenly over the bowl of chopped chocolate and butter. Let it rest untouched for about 3 minutes before you start stirring. If you're using coffee liqueur, pour it in after the 3 minutes. Stir until all the chocolate has melted.
- Pour this mixture into a shallow flat pan, (8x8in works great, or a standard loaf tin). Add plastic wrap directly on top of the chocolate, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Scoop a heaping teaspoon and dollop it onto a lined plate or baking sheet. Continue to do this with the rest of the mixture. Place this, uncovered, back into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This dries out the mixture, making it a little easier to roll out. I also like to just take one out of the refrigerator at the time to roll, so the others stay nice and cold. Quickly roll it and then place it in a small bowl with unsweetened cocoa powder (optional), cover with cocoa powder and set aside. Continue with the rest.
- Cover tightly and store in room temperature for 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
I’ll have to try these out! My husband will love them!!
Thank you!
These look great! I love Chocolate Truffles!
Me too!
This looks yummy!!! Looks great for a cheat day
Yes definitely
YUM! These look so decadent! Count me in for anything with chocolate! Thanks for sharing!
-Madi xo | http://www.everydaywithmadirae.com
Same here, thank you so much!
ooooo I love truffles and with a hint of coffee! These sounds so good!
Thank you so much!
These dark coffee truffles are beautiful! They’re the perfect treat for the spring season!
Thank you, Denay!
I agree, chocolate and coffee are best friends! And I love the addition of the coffee liqueur, I’ll have to try that out.
When we have coffee liqueur, why don’t we use it more!
These look amazing and just so rich. Definitely going to try this one. Thanks for the very clear instructions.
Thank you so much. I hope you will like them.
Yummm!! These chocolate truffles look amazing. Thanks for sharing your recipe 🙂
Thank you!
Oh man! My heart skipped a beat! I cannot wait to make these!
Thank you so much!
Those look so good! I’ve never had coffee truffles before. I will have to try this for sure!
If you like chocolate and coffee, you will love these!
I didn’t know how I would like “coffee” truffles but you made me a believer with this recipe!
Thank you so much!
I don’t know if there is anything that could make me as happy as eating a coffee truffle. These look amazing and I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Proof that we need more coffee truffles in our life! Thank you!
these look incredible! i love homemade truffles, and the coffee must really bring out the chocolate flavor. i never thought to use butter either, great idea!
Thank you so much! 🙂
I would love a couple of these right now. I just got home from shopping and have so much to do. These would be the perfect pick me up for sure.
Make some now and you could freeze or have in the fridge for the next time you get back from shopping. Hope you had a great and productive day.
What a beautiful treat. The texture looks so smooth and luscious! I can’t wait to give these a try.
Thank you so much!
Your chocolate and coffee truffles look divine! I’m dying to try them out! Fabulous treat to offer guests!
Yes, I think so too. Thank you so much!
These are the most delicious truffles. Great flavor and a perfect treat! A great dessert to bring to family and friends too!
Thank you so much, my friend!
Oh, wow, you’re not kidding about these truffles being dreamy and creamy! They’re so rich and delicious. I love these so much. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Amanda. Super creamy!
These have to be the smoothest, creamiest looking truffles I have ever seen!! Wow, I am totally drooling! They remind me of Swedish Chocolate Balls except without the oats and instead more chocolate and coffee which I prefer 🙂
Thank you so much! I didn’t think about the Swedish chokladbollar, they are delicious too!
My favorite type of truffles! Fantastic recipe and definitely one of my favorite truffle recipes now! I can only imagine that flavor when you take the first bite – mmmm!
Thank you so much, April!
Incredible truffes! Definitely something to please the crowd! And, in fact, an incredible recipe to make – very simple, yet so yummy!
Thank you very much, Mimi!
The combination of chocolate and coffee makes these truffles special, yummy!
Thank you!
This looks very delicious, perfect for chocolate lovers like me. Thank you for sharing this recipe perfect also for those people who doesn’t know how to bake (like me again).
Thank you so much! Yes, these are super easy to make!