Imagine a dessert so sinfully delicious, it'll make your taste buds dance with pure chocolate ecstasy! These No Bake Chocolate Kahlua Truffles are the ultimate grown-up treat that combines rich, velvety chocolate with the smooth, coffee-like warmth of Kahlua. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself to a luxurious moment of pure indulgence, these truffles are so easy to make, you'll feel like a professional pastry chef without ever touching an oven!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-sized heat-safe mixing bowl and place the semi-sweet chocolate chips inside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not allow the cream to boil.
- Carefully pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips, ensuring all chips are covered. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt completely.
- Gently whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth and fully incorporated, creating a glossy ganache.
- Add the Kahlua and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to handle and shape.
- Spread the cocoa powder on a shallow plate or dish for rolling.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out small balls of the chilled chocolate mixture.
- Quickly roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, round truffles.
- Immediately roll each truffle in the cocoa powder, coating completely and gently shaking off excess.
- Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For best flavor and texture, allow truffles to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and smoothest ganache.
- When heating cream, watch carefully to prevent boiling - you want it just simmering.
- Let the chocolate mixture chill thoroughly to ensure easy shaping.
- Keep your hands cool when rolling truffles to prevent melting.
- Use cocoa powder with a fine, even texture for the most elegant coating.
- If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate a bit longer before shaping.
- For variations, try rolling in chopped nuts or powdered sugar instead of cocoa.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for the most luxurious texture.
- For a prettier presentation, use disposable food-safe gloves when rolling to keep truffles perfectly smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 54kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg
