How to Make Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023
We cannot espresso how much we love these chocolate-covered espresso beans. They're the perfect gift for any coffee lovers in your life (including yourself).
As a coffee lover, I adore coffee-flavored ice cream and even coffee-flavored bubble tea. But that’s not the end of the line for coffee treats. Enter: chocolate-covered espresso beans. While they might be time-consuming to make, they’re a super yummy snack to have around—especially when hosting.
How to Make Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans in 3 Steps
This recipe from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen makes 1 cup of chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
- 1/2 cup espresso beans
- Baking cocoa, optional
Directions
Step 1: Melt chocolate chips
In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening. Stir until smooth.
Step 2: Cover espresso beans in chocolate
Dip the espresso beans in chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and then place on waxed paper.
Step 3: Allow time to dry
Let stand until set. This should take 10-15 minutes. If desired, roll in cocoa. Store in an airtight container.
Are Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans the Same as Coffee Beans?
The difference between espresso and coffee beans is how they’re prepared. Espresso beans have a dark roast and are more concentrated. Coffee beans are roasted for a shorter amount of time.
Can You Get a Caffeine Buzz from Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans?
There is anywhere between 6 to 13 mg of caffeine in a chocolate-covered espresso bean, though keep in mind some of this caffeine comes from the chocolate. For reference, an average cup of coffee has about 165 mg of caffeine.
How Long Do Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans Stay Fresh?
Chocolate-covered coffee beans can last up to 6 months in an air-tight container. If you choose to freeze them, they can last up to a year.
Originally Published: June 13, 2023
