Description
These coffee truffles are a rich, creamy, no-bake dessert infused with coffee flavor and optionally coated in chocolate. Perfect for coffee lovers and easy to customize for various dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese or coconut butter
- 2 tbsp butter or additional coconut butter
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar or erythritol
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee
- 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the cream cheese and butter (or coconut butter) to room temperature.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whip until smooth using hand beaters or a fork.
- Spread the filling into a shallow container or freeze the mixing bowl until firm enough to scoop.
- Form the mixture into balls using a mini cookie scoop or spoon and place them on a lined plate.
- Refrigerate or freeze the truffles until firm.
- Optionally, dip the chilled truffles into melted chocolate and return to the plate to set.
Notes
- Use instant coffee, not ground coffee, for best results.
- Customize with spices like cinnamon or cardamom, or extracts like vanilla.
- Vegan and keto options available by substituting ingredients accordingly.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
