There are so many wonderful flavors going on in this delightful truffle. Chocolate, raspberry, almond, and coffee will fill your palate when you bite into one of these cream dark chocolate raspberry almond truffles.

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Dark chocolate raspberry almond truffles on a white pedestal plate.

Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond Truffles

Raspberry Almond Coffee (I used Door County)
Dark Chocolate Chips
Butter
Salt
Crushed almonds
Chocolate Jimmies or Sprinkles

Truffles are a sweet treat. I’ve made them a few times now. Coffee and chocolate are a perfect match.

Coffee actually enhances the flavor of chocolate. That’s why making truffles with coffee turned out to be a really good idea. So many flavors would work in a truffle, like a hazelnut, s’mores, Irish creme, and more.

What flavor would you use? Leave me a comment below.

Dark chocolate raspberry almond truffles with sprinkles on a white pedestal plate.

Can you make ganache with coffee?

To be honest I didn’t know if making a ganache with coffee would work. I’ve always made ganache with cream. But it did! Now the possibilities are endless for making truffles.

Not long after I made these dark chocolate raspberry almond truffles I took a cooking class. I was mentioning to the chef about making the ganache with coffee. She said you can use any hot liquid. Good to know!

Ganache in a bowl with a whisk.

How do you make ganache?

Ganache is probably the easiest thing you will ever make. Well, almost. It’s 2 ingredients, basically, chocolate (good chocolate) and hot liquid but not water.

If you want, you can add an extract such as vanilla or peppermint, and a pat of butter for gloss. I like to add salt because it, like coffee, enhances the flavor of chocolate.

What type of chocolate can I use to make ganache?

You can use semi-sweet, milk, dark, or even white chocolate to make a ganache. If you’re using white, I’d stick with cream as the liquid. Coffee would probably discolor it. If you do use cream to make ganache watch it carefully. It will burn quickly.

A packet of coffee being poured into a coffee maker.

For this recipe, I brewed a pot of Raspberry Almond coffee. I had the dark chocolate chips in a glass bowl.

I measured out the coffee once it finished brewing and poured it over the chocolate chips. Let it sit momentarily then begin to stir.

The coffee wasn’t quite hot enough to completely melt the chocolate so I microwaved it for 20 – 30 seconds. Continue stirring until the chocolate is smooth and glossy. Let set until soft but firm.

5 dark chocolate truffles on a countertop.

What can I use to coat chocolate truffles?

You could choose to roll these truffles in a variety of things such as sprinkles and almonds as I have here, or cocoa or powdered sugar. You’re going to want to coat them in something because they are sticky.

Plus nuts and sprinkles make them look pretty and appetizing.

These truffles are rich and perfect for after dinner. Serve them alongside dessert or as dessert. Or wrap a few in a cellophane bag, tie them with a festive ribbon that suits the occasion, and send them home as a party favor for your guests.

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond Truffles make a delightful after dinner treat.

What if I don’t have Raspberry Almond Coffee?

You can use any flavor coffee but if you want raspberry almond, add a bit of raspberry extract, start with 1/4 teaspoon, and taste. Add more if desired until you achieve the flavor you desire. I wouldn’t add almond extract but rather roll the truffles in crushed almonds.

But as mentioned before, use any flavor of coffee you enjoy and dress these truffles up with sprinkles.

For the holidays make these chocolate peppermint truffles or gingerbread truffles from my friend Nicole at Daily Dish Recipes.

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