Recipe Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
This simple and delicious Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans recipe combines roasted green coffee beans with rich dark chocolate for a perfect treat.
Equipment
- Oven (for roasting coffee beans)
- Silicone ice tray
- Microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate) or double boiler
- Spoon or tongs (for pushing coffee beans into chocolate)
- Refrigerator (for chilling the chocolate-covered beans)
Ingredients
- 150 g green coffee beans
- 250 g dark chocolate
Instructions
- Roasting green coffee beans is the first step in making chocolate-covered coffee beans. Start with 150g of raw green coffee beans, which you can find at specialty stores or online. Roasting brings out the rich, aromatic flavor of the beans. Here's how to do it:Roasting enhances the beans' flavor and makes them easier to coat in chocolate. You can experiment with different roast times to create unique flavors!Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).Spread the green coffee beans evenly on a baking sheet.Roast the beans for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting.Watch closely for the color change. Stop roasting when the beans turn a medium brown color.Allow the beans to cool before using them in the next step.Roasting enhances the beans' flavor and makes them easier to coat in chocolate. You can experiment with different roast times to create unique flavors!
- The next step is melting the 250g of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate pairs wonderfully with coffee. Here’s how to melt it using an electric stove and a saucepan:Choose high-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 60% or higher for the best flavor.Chop the chocolate into small, even pieces to ensure smooth melting.Use a saucepan on your electric stove to melt the chocolate:Place the chopped chocolate into the saucepan over low heat.Stir the chocolate continuously to prevent it from burning and ensure even melting.Keep stirring until the chocolate is completely smooth and fully melted.Once the chocolate is melted, pour it into a silicone ice tray. This will help you easily remove the chocolate-covered beans later.Fill each compartment halfway with the melted chocolate.
- Now it’s time to add the roasted coffee beans. This step is where the magic happens:Take the cooled roasted coffee beans.Place them in the chocolate-filled silicone tray. Use enough beans to cover the chocolate.Pour more melted chocolate over the beans. Make sure they are fully covered.Press down gently to ensure the beans are submerged in chocolate. This will help them stick together as they cool. You can also sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- The final step is chilling the chocolate-covered coffee beans. This helps them set properly:Place the filled silicone tray in the refrigerator.Let it chill for 30 minutes. This allows the chocolate to harden.After chilling, gently pop out the chocolate-covered beans.Store them in an airtight container. Keep them in the fridge for the best taste. Enjoy your homemade chocolate-covered coffee beans as a snack or gift!
