Coffee and Cardamom Truffles

Name: Coffee and Cardamom Truffles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: Dark chocolate 5.3 oz; Milk Chocolate 3.5 oz; Coffee ¼ cup; Powdered coffee 2 spoonfuls; Cardamon powdered 1 tsp; Fresh liquid cream ¼ cup; Butter 1 ½ tbsp; Unsweetened cocoa powder 4 spoonfuls

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Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Makes: 25 pieces
Cost: Low
Note plus 3 hours to let the mixture set in the refrigerator

PRESENTATION

Coffee cardamom truffles bring a touch of French dessert magic with a unique twist you don’t see every day. And here's the thing: these coffee cardamom chocolate truffles start with a rich base of dark chocolate and cream, making them extra moist. That gives you that smooth, melt-in-your-mouth feel. Plus, what really really sets them apart is how the fresh, aromatic cardamom blends with quality coffee. This cardamom has a balsamic and almost minty vibe, so the flavor becomes mysterious—kind of fancy—but still really easy to love. Seriously good. They're perfect when you want something more impressive than regular sweets. The French love these coffee cardamom confections for ending a meal or just savoring with a cup of coffee in the afternoon.

And you know what? You’ll usually find these coffee cardamom truffles nestled in cute little paper cups, making them feel special even before you take a bite. Each one is a mix of tender chocolate, a hint of sweet coffee, and that light, spicy cardamom kick. The combo is a total game changer compared to regular truffles—people who try them often ask what makes them taste so different! Which is great. Because they’re small, these coffee cardamom dessert bites work for everything from a casual snack to a fancy party platter.

And here's the deal: they also fit right in with other treats, like coffee cardamom date truffles or even coffee cardamom almond truffles if you want to mix things up. The best part? The prep is super simple, but the result feels really special, and people will think you spent way more time making them than you actually did. I mean, there’s just something about that mix of coffee and cardamom that makes these coffee cardamom chocolate truffles kind of addictive—the flavors linger with you, and they always leave people wanting just one more. If you’re into trying sweets that aren’t the usual thing, these little guys definitely hit the spot! And if you love experimenting with flavors, these truffles offer a really good surprise that pairs perfectly with a cozy coffee break or an elegant dinner finish.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 25 truffles: Dark chocolate 5.3 oz (150 g); Milk Chocolate 3.5 oz (100 g); Coffee ¼ cup (50 ml); Powdered coffee 2 spoonfuls; Cardamon 1 tsp - powdered; Fresh liquid cream ¼ cup (50 ml); Butter 1 ½ tbsp (20 g); Unsweetened cocoa powder 4 spoonfuls

Preparation

How to prepare Coffee and Cardamom Truffles

To make the coffee and cardamom truffles, start by preparing the coffee with the moka pot: fill the boiler of your moka pot with cold water, preferably low in limescale, making sure not to exceed the safety valve 1 (otherwise you will get a longer coffee). Fill the filter with ground coffee forming a mound that you level by tapping the filter on the table with firm movements (2-3). Do not press with a spoon, nor make holes on the surface.

Close the moka pot very tightly 4, so that the coffee does not spill over the sides as it rises, and place it on a low and steady flame to get a full-bodied coffee. As the coffee rises, a dense foam will form 5: we advise you not to let the coffee bubble for too long to keep its sweetness and aroma intact. Your coffee is ready: before using it, stir it directly in the moka with a spoon to make the coffee more homogeneous 6. Once ready, set the coffee aside.

Now chop the dark chocolate and milk chocolate with a knife 7 (or if you prefer, in a mixer) and place everything in a bowl. Put a saucepan on the stove, add the heavy cream 8, butter, cardamom powder 9

and stir with a spoon 10, heat everything and then also add the previously prepared moka coffee 11. Pour the mixture into the bowl containing the chopped chocolate 12 and

stir with a whisk 13 so that the chocolate melts, thus obtaining a ganache 14. At this point, cover the bowl with plastic wrap in contact with the surface of the mixture 15 and let it cool in the refrigerator for about 3 hours so that it solidifies, it should not harden too much otherwise you will have difficulty working it.

After the necessary time for the chocolate mixture to set, sift the cocoa powder 16 into a bowl, add the coffee powder 17 to this and start to compose your truffles: take small portions of the chocolate mixture (about 0.5 oz) and form walnut-sized balls with your hands 18, to make it easier to form compact balls, moisten your hands.

Once each truffle is created, roll it in the bowl with cocoa and coffee powder (19-20), once ready, place it on a tray lined with parchment paper 21. Work the balls quickly to prevent the heat of your hands from softening the dough too much. Proceed in this way until the mixture is used up, with the indicated doses you will get about 25 truffles. Now that your coffee and cardamom truffles are ready, enjoy them with a good cup of coffee.

Storage

Store the coffee and cardamom truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 5 days.
It is possible to freeze the truffles in the freezer and then thaw them in the refrigerator when needed.

Tip

You can replace the cardamom with other flavors of your liking such as cinnamon or vanilla.
To make the coffee and cardamom truffles even more delicious, you can wrap the balls in hazelnut crumbs or chocolate flakes.

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Coffee and Cardamom Truffles

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Coffee and Cardamom Truffles

Storage

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