Coffee and chocolate are a natural pairing—both have flavor combinations in common and are also independently complex. Let’s put both together and make chocolate covered coffee beans.
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Chocolate covered coffee beans are made with roasted coffee beans coated in a thick layer of melted chocolate. They are a delicious snack for anyone with a sweet tooth looking for a quick caffeine fix.
These crispy, sweet, and crunchy coffee beans are also a fun way to get a boost of energy. Think of them as bite-sized caffeinated treats that only require a few ingredients.
Are chocolate covered coffee beans real coffee beans?
Yes, chocolate-covered coffee beans are made with coffee beans! Feel free to use your coffee bean of choice.
If it’s your first time making this, it’s suggested to use medium roast coffee beans because it has a balanced flavor, aroma, and acidity.
While medium roast coffee is in the middle, light roast coffee is known to be sweeter with a crisp acidity. And on the other hand, dark roast coffee has lower acidity with darker and more bitter flavors.
What’s the best chocolate to use for chocolate covered beans?
There’s a variety of types of chocolate available to you—milk chocolate, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, and dark chocolate. The good news is you can use any.
If you’re using darker chocolate, consider pairing it with a light roast coffee bean to balance out the coffee’s intensity.
Sweeter chocolate, on the other hand, pairs well with anything but works better on dark roast coffee beans. Dark roast offers slightly more bitterness which can offset the sweetness from the chocolate.
Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips of choice
- 1 cup roasted coffee beans of choice
Tools
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Double boiler
- Spatula
- Tweezer
It is fun to make this treat and super easy to make at home. However, it won’t look exactly like store-bought chocolate covered coffee beans unless you have a chocolate panning machine or you are using a silicone mold.
These beans will have an uneven chocolate coating and might not look perfectly good, but they are healthier and taste much better.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
- Measure and gather all ingredients. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted completely. Remove from heat.
- Pour roasted coffee beans into melted chocolate and stir to coat each bean. Use a fork or tweezer to transfer beans to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set aside to cool or place in the refrigerator until hardened.
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Step 1
Measure and gather all the ingredients. Cut a length of parchment paper and line your baking sheet. Set it aside for later use.
Step 2
Melt your chocolate chips in a double boiler using low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate chips are completely melted. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Add roasted coffee beans and stir well to ensure each bean is completely coated with chocolate.
Gently remove them with a tweezer or a fork, one bean at a time, and transfer them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4
Try to place the beans individually to prevent them from clumping up. Leave them to cool down and harden.
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Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Recipe
Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
Coffee and chocolate are a natural pairing—both have flavor combinations in common and are also independently complex. Let’s put both together and make chocolate covered coffee beans.
Materials
- 1 cup chocolate chips of choice
- 1 cup roasted coffee beans of choice
Tools
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Double boiler
- Spatula
- Tweezer
Instructions
1. Measure and gather all ingredients. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted completely. Remove from heat.
3. Pour roasted coffee beans into melted chocolate and stir to coat each bean. Use a fork or tweezer to transfer beans to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Set aside to cool or place in the refrigerator until hardened.
