Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans can be easily made at home with just 2 ingredients. This bite-sized chocolate treat makes a delicious snack, dessert, or even a treat.
We love our coffee drinks like this chocolate latte, but today we’re sharing a simple and delicious recipe using whole coffee or espresso beans.
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why you’ll love these
- easy: This two-ingredient recipe couldn’t be easier. They can also be prepared in about 10 minutes.
- cost: You can make a large batch of these chocolate coated espresso beans for a fraction of the cost of pre-made ones.
- energy boost: Chocolate covered espresso beans give a nice little boost of energy due to the caffeine in the espresso beans. the caffeine content will depend on the type of beans you use.
- chocolate covered coffee beans are the same as espresso beans.
- try pushing the coated espresso beans off the fork with a toothpick to help separate them.
- Eat them plain or use them to top things like sundaes, brownies, puddings and more.
- These are great to give as gifts. fill a jar with the chocolate covered beans and share as a treat.
- if you don’t have chocolate chips, you can substitute a good quality chocolate bar.
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espresso beans vs coffee beans
Espresso beans are essentially coffee beans that have been roasted longer, so they are dark roast coffee beans. since they have been roasted longer, they generally have less acidity. this delicacy can also be referred to as chocolate covered coffee beans.
necessary ingredients
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espresso beans: Any coffee beans will work. we’re using a dark french roast bean, but if you prefer a milder flavor, use a light or medium roast bean.
chocolate: Use your favorite chocolate to make this sweet treat. you can learn more about how to melt chocolate easily. I like to use semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips because I usually have those on hand, but a chopped chocolate bar, almond bark, milk chocolate, and even white chocolate will work.
how to make chocolate covered coffee beans
Step One: Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl or into a double boiler.
step two: melt the chocolate taking care not to burn it. if microwaving, microwave in 10-15 second intervals, stirring each time until melted.
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Step Three: Pour the espresso beans into the melted chocolate and stir until all are covered. Using a fork, remove the beans and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. you can place them individually or in groups of 2 or 3 beans.
how to store
keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They will last about a week.
You can also freeze these beans in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to a month. thaw in refrigerator overnight.
recipe tips
How many chocolate covered espresso beans equal a cup of coffee?
A typical cup of coffee usually contains between 95 and 100 mg of caffeine. an average espresso bean contains about 6 mg of caffeine. you can approximate 16-17 beans would equal one cup.
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