Espresso Truffles

Aug 31, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Medium

Espresso Truffles on a plate, one bitten

Rich, melt-in-your-mouth espresso truffles made from a simple ganache. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 24 truffles.

Prep 30 min

Cook 5 min

Chill 2 hr

Total 2 hr 35 min

Yield 24 truffles

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Ingredients

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truffles

8.0 oz (227.0 g)dark chocolate, finely chopped
½ cup (120.0 ml)heavy cream
⅛ tspfine sea salt
2.0 tsp (3.8 g)instant espresso powder
⅓ cup (28.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder, for rolling
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
Heat the cream with the espresso powder until it just simmers.
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 3 minutes. Stir gently from the center out until smooth and glossy.
Stir in the salt and vanilla.
Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 2 hours.
Scoop into 2-teaspoon portions and roll quickly between your palms into balls. If they get sticky, chill for 10 minutes.
Roll in the cocoa powder to coat.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate airtight for up to 1 week. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make espresso truffles?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. It makes about 24 truffles.

How should I store espresso truffles?

Refrigerate airtight for up to 1 week. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Rich, melt-in-your-mouth espresso truffles made from a simple ganache. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 24 truffles.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

71 Calories / serving

4.8g Fat

6.3g Carbs

0.7g Protein

4.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1704 cal · 115g fat · 151g carbs · 17g protein · 113g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 71 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 13 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 10 min·0.5 mi·~1000 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 10 min
Jogging 7 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 12 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 16 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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