Creamy, rich chocolate and coffee-flavored homemade truffles are easy to make and perfect for gifts and they're absolutely delicious! The coffee flavor together with the chocolate makes for a perfect combination for chocolate and coffee lovers.
What Are Chocolate Truffles?
Chocolate truffles are small, bite-sized balls of cream and chocolate, and when melted, become a ganache.
They're usually coated in a cocoa powder, or rolled in finely chopped nuts and often given as gifts over Easter, Christmas or Valentine's Day
How do I store chocolate truffles?
These will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, alternatively, they can be kept in the freezer. These truffles do need to be kept refrigerated or you can also freeze them without any risk of spoiling the quality.
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They will not go rock hard and take a matter of minutes to get to a temperature where it has defrosted, i.e as though they had been in the fridge.
So if you wanted to make ahead, say for a wedding party or celebration, then you will be fine.
For this recipe, I've made it very easy and straightforward.
You do need to allow yourself some time because the chocolate needs to firm up in the fridge, preferably overnight, but if you're really pushed for time, a few hours in the freezer should do it.
You can change the flavors and make a variety out of one batch, simply by dividing the mixture up before adding the flavors.
In the recipe below, you'll see some handy tips on how to do this!
When I made these chocolate coffee truffles, I split the batch in two and added some orange to one batch to make chocolate orange truffles, and added a splash of spiced rum in those ones!
These will also work nicely for the Easter holidays. Below, you can see a photo of some coconut and rum white chocolate truffles I made.
These cappuccino chocolate truffles are also a lovely idea if you're hosting a dinner party and want to serve some chocolates after dinner with a coffee or a bourbon coffee liqueur cocktail.
They're definitely luxurious and so creamy! When you bite into one, you get a very smooth, soft and creamy chocolate ganache texture and taste of coffee.
So let's get straight to the recipe and see how we make these easy cappuccino chocolate truffles. Please enjoy!
Prep Time
6 hours (includes chill time)
Cook Time
5 minutes
Makes
36
Ingredients
5 oz or 150 g Milk Chocolate
5 fl oz or 150 ml Thick Double / Heavy Cream
1 oz or 25 g Unsalted Butter
1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt
4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
4 Tablespoons Instant Cappuccino Powder, divided
Instructions
1. Break up the chocolate and place in a food processor. Pulse until the chocolate resembles granules similar to sugar.
Tip: freeze the chocolate for an hour beforehand so it is easier to process.
If you don't have a processor, you will need to use a fine grater to grate the chocolate.
2. Place the cream and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Be careful NOT to boil.
Once simmering, remove from the heat and add 2 tablespoons of cappuccino powder so it can infuse in the warm liquid.
3. With the processor on low speed, carefully add the cream mixture through the feeding tube of the processor, to the chocolate until everything is combined and the mixture is smooth.
ie. the chocolate should have melted from the hot cream mixture.
4. Add the yogurt and blend again until combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with parchment or clingfilm, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
If you want to pop in the freezer instead, you can do, just check after a few hours if the mixture is firm enough, by gently pressing in the center with your finger, it should feel a little like a firm sponge. (You need it firm enough to roll into balls).
If you want to make several different flavors or some with alcohol, divide the mixture into separate bowls before adding the alcohol and write on a piece of parchment what the mixture is so you don't get confused.
Here I made 4 different kinds out of one batch (*** the photos below show I have used white chocolate!)
6. To make the balls, add the cocoa powder and remaining 2 Tablespoons of cappuccino powder to a small bowl, and when the mixture is firm enough, take a teaspoon and scoop out some of the chocolate ganache mixture and roll into a ball.
Place the ball in the cocoa powder and roll so it is covered.
Then transfer the ball into a Tupperware lined with parchment paper, or directly into a mini cupcake case. Continue to do this until all the mixture is used.
Place the truffles in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat.
TIP: if your hands are getting too hot when rolling, run them under cold water, dry off then continue.
These truffles will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or you can freeze them.
We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our Chocolate Truffles recipe. Did you make any changes or add some other goodies? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
Recipe Card
Cappuccino Chocolate Truffles
Creamy, rich chocolate and coffee-flavored homemade truffles are easy to make and perfect for gifts.
Ingredients
- 5 oz or 150 g Milk Chocolate
- 5 fl oz or 150 ml Thick Double / Heavy Cream
- 1 oz or 25 g Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt
- 4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 4 Tablespoons Instant Cappuccino Powder, divided
Instructions
1. Break up the chocolate and place in a food processor. Pulse until the chocolate resembles granules similar to sugar.
**Tip: freeze the chocolate for an hour beforehand so it is easier to process. If you don't have a processor, you will need to use a fine grater to grate the chocolate.
2. Place the cream and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Be careful NOT to boil. Once simmering, remove from the heat and add 2 tablespoons of cappuccino powder so it can infuse in the warm liquid.
3. With the processor on low speed, carefully add the cream mixture through the feeding tube of the processor, to the chocolate until everything is combined and the mixture is smooth. ie. the chocolate should have melted from the hot cream mixture.
4. Add the yogurt and blend again until combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with parchment or clingfilm, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
If you want to pop in the freezer instead, you can do, just check after a few hours if the mixture is firm enough, by gently pressing in the center with your finger, it should feel a little like a firm sponge. (You need it firm enough to roll into balls).
6. To make the balls, add the cocoa powder and remaining 2 Tablespoons of cappuccino powder to a small bowl and stir until combined.
When the chocolate mixture is firm enough, take a teaspoon and scoop out some of the chocolate ganache mixture and roll into a ball. Place the ball in the powdered mix and roll so it is covered.
Then transfer the ball into a Tupperware lined with parchment paper, or directly into a mini cupcake case. Continue to do this until all the mixture is used. Place the truffles in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat.
*TIP: if your hands are getting too hot when rolling, run them under cold water, dry off then continue.
These truffles will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or you can freeze them.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 45Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
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