Chocolate Coffee Truffles Recipe (Paleo, Vegan) - Bake It Paleo (2024)

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These healthy chocolate truffles have a rich, creamy fudge filling made with coconut cream, dark chocolate and instant coffee. They're dipped in dark chocolate and topped with a pinch of flaked salt. This chocolate coffee truffles recipe is paleo, vegan and easily made keto.

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I couldn't let the holidays pass without adding another truffles recipe to the blog. And guys, you don't want to miss out on this one!

These chocolate coffee truffles are rich and creamy, super decadent and look fancy, but I promise they're easy to make.

I had the idea for them after trying Pascha Chocolate's 70% dark chocolate with Arabica coffee (SO good by the way). While using coffee flavored chocolate isn't required, this ingredient really enhances the coffee flavor.

Recipe Highlights

  • paleo & vegan friendly (easily made keto)
  • no condensed milk or heavy cream (dairy free)
  • free from top allergens
  • rich and creamy filling
  • easy to make

These homemade coffee truffles would be the perfect holiday gift for friends or for serving at a dinner party. They won't disappoint!

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Ingredients in Coffee Truffles

Here's what you need to make these vegan coffee truffles:

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How to Make Chocolate Coffee Truffles

These paleo coffee truffles may look fancy, but they're an easy, no-bake dessert. Here's what you need to do:

First, combine all of the filling ingredients in a small saucepan. This includes the chocolate (you'll use one bar for the filling and one bar for the coating), coconut cream, vegan butter, vanilla, instant coffee and salt.

Place the saucepan on the stove top (simmer burner) and melt the ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently. Once melted, remove from heat and place the mixture in fridge to chill for at least 45 minutes. The filling needs to be solid enough to roll into balls.

After chilling, roll the filling mixture into balls about 1 tablespoon in size. This is easiest to do with a small cookie scoop.

Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes to harden.

Then, make the chocolate coating. Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan, over low heat. Once fully melted, grab the fillings from the freezer and dip them in the melted chocolate.

After all of the coffee truffles have been dipped, drizzle any remaining chocolate over the truffles and top with a pinch of flaked sea salt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to store coffee truffles?

These dark chocolate coffee truffles are best kept in the fridge up to one week. For longer storage, keep them in a sealed baggie or container in the freezer up to one month.

Are these coffee truffles keto?

This truffle recipe can be made keto by using a keto friendly chocolate in place of the coffee flavored chocolate.

Do I have to use coffee flavored chocolate?

Nope! You may use any type of chocolate you wish for the filling and coating. If you are not using a coffee flavored chocolate, then I recommend using 2 teaspoons of instant coffee instead of 1 for the filling.

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Chocolate Coffee Truffles Recipe (Paleo, Vegan)

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  • Author: Katie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 truffles 1x
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Description

These chocolate coffee truffles are rich and indulgent with a creamy coffee-flavored filling that melts in your mouth. Paleo, Vegan and easily made keto.

Ingredients

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Filling

Chocolate Coating

Topping

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the filling ingredients in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stove top (simmer burner) and melt the ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently. Once melted, remove from heat and place the mixture in the fridge to chill for at least 45 minutes.
  2. After chilling, roll the filling mixture into balls about 1 tablespoon in size. (This is easiest to do with a small cookie scoop.) Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes to harden.
  3. Make the chocolate coating: melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan, over low heat. Once fully melted, grab the fillings from the freezer and dip them in the melted chocolate.
  4. Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the truffles and top with a pinch of flaked sea salt.
  5. Best stored in fridge up to one week.

Notes

*I used coffee-flavored 70% dark chocolate, but you may substitute with any chocolate. If you aren't using a coffee-flavored chocolate, then I recommend adding another teaspoon of instant coffee to the filling.

**I used Nutiva non-hydrogenated shortening, but any brand of butter/shortening will work (regular old grass fed butter is great if you aren't dairy free)

Keywords: coffee truffles, instant coffee recipes, paleo coffee truffles, vegan coffee truffles, chocolate coffee truffles, no bake desserts, easy dessert recipes, allergy friendly truffles, nut free paleo dessert

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FAQs

What is a substitute for heavy cream in truffles? ›

Full-fat coconut milk or a blend of coconut milk and coconut cream are an ideal substitute for heavy cream. The truffles in this photo are made from canned coconut milk; I recommend choosing a brand that is in a container that doesn't contain BPA.

How long will homemade chocolate truffles last? ›

Homemade truffles can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and for up to 6 months in the freezer. For the best texture and flavor, bring them to room temperature before serving. Even if you're planning on gifting your chocolate truffles, be sure to store them in the fridge or freezer.

How do vegans replace heavy cream? ›

Soy milk and olive oil

For a vegan dairy-free alternative to heavy cream, try mixing soy milk with olive oil. Much like the pairing of milk and butter, olive oil adds fat to the soy milk for a flavor and function comparable to heavy cream.

What can I use instead of heavy cream in coffee vegan? ›

Vegan heavy cream is ridiculously easy to make. Simply soak your cashews in boiling hot water for about 5 minutes. Drain the cashews and add them to a high powered blender (I love my Vitamix) along with fresh water. To make the vegan cream even richer, substitute 1 can of full fat coconut milk + 1/2 cup of water.

What is the best chocolate to use for truffles? ›

I love Baker's or Ghirardelli brands. If you want to splurge, Scharffen Berger is exceptional! Semi-sweet or dark chocolate make a very intense chocolate truffle and milk chocolate yields a sweeter truffle. If using milk chocolate, reduce the cream to 1/2 cup as milk chocolate is much softer than dark chocolate.

Why are truffles so expensive? ›

Why are truffles so expensive? Pound for pound, truffle is one of the most expensive foods you can buy. The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life.

Can you freeze home made chocolate truffles? ›

To give as presents, place 8-10 truffles in individual foil or paper cases inside small, lined boxes tied with ribbon. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to give them. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for three days, or frozen for up to a month. Defrost in the fridge overnight.

What would be a good substitute for heavy cream? ›

Regardless of what you're making, the following are the best heavy cream substitutes for cooking, baking, or whipping into dessert.
  • Half-and-half + butter. ...
  • Milk + butter. ...
  • Coconut cream. ...
  • Milk + cornstarch. ...
  • Greek yogurt + milk. ...
  • Alt milk + oil. ...
  • Heavy cream powder.
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What can you substitute to make heavy cream? ›

You can make a stand-in for the heavy cream called for in a recipe where it will be mixed with other ingredients. Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a large glass bowl and gradually whisk in 3/4 cup whole milk or half and half. You'll end up with 1 cup of a cream substitute.

Can you substitute half-and-half for heavy cream in truffles? ›

Heavy Cream: Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream is also a base ingredient. Do not use half-and-half or any other liquid because the truffles won't set up properly. See recipe note for a non-dairy alternative. Butter: 1 scant Tablespoon of softened butter transform these into the creamiest truffles you will ever taste.

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