how to make chocolate covered coffee beans

CHOCOLATE… The antidote for every heart. Be it, adults or children, chocolate is the universal love of all—the most consumed confectionery item in the world. So, most people are looking at how to make chocolate covered coffee beans? Coffee is the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world. The coffee has made from coffee beans that may or may not have roasted. With experimentation taking place in the coffee industry daily, the increase in coffee demand is a natural resultant. Hence, the coffee harvest is increasing annually as well.

Chocolate Covered Coffee/Espresso Beans

It was no surprise that with innovation, the two most consumed food items bought forward to have experimented. Chocolate not only complements the liquid coffee, but the increase in the consumption of coffee has led it to be eaten raw without being turned into a liquid drink. Yes, coffee beans have entered the realm of the candy industry as well. The talk of the town nowadays is chocolate coffee beans.

Origin of Coffee

The history of the coffee bean has consumed raw dates back to the civil war era. The need for caffeine in the bodies of soldiers led them to eat the beans whole. And the chocolate was already being eaten in a variety of ways. The history of experimenting and tempering chocolate goes way back. The chocolate is used in almost all the cuisines of the world abundantly. It is not only used in sweet dishes but is used to make mouth-watering savoury dishes as well. Therefore, confectioners started dipping the coffee beans in chocolate. The first coffee bean coated in chocolate was produced in 1970 by True Treats Candy.

Recipe of Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans

Although many companies are producing chocolate coated coffee beans for the masses, yet the charm of making your very own chocolate beans at home hasn’t died down.

With little ingredients, less time consuming, and hassle-free recipe, one can enjoy this crisp, nutty, and heavenly treat.

Recipe of chocolate covered coffee beans

The use of different types of chocolate also advised so that you can taste different flavour profiles. And who can reject the milk chocolate? Similarly, you can use white, dark, semi-dark, silky, or even seasoned chocolate to enhance the taste of your beans.

Ingredients:

• Coffee brands (Any top brand that you like, the recommendation is Dark roasted beans).
• Chocolate (It can be dark, milk chocolate, white chocolate, flavoured chocolate, etc.)
• Grated coconut (optional).
• Chili powder (optional).
• Any other seasoning you prefer, such as berry powder, assorted crushed nuts, cocoa powder, icing sugar, etc.
• You will also need a broiler, or a microwave, or a simple saucepan can also be improvised.
• Baking tray or any other tray that you can place in the refrigerator.
• Heat resistant bowl ( or a microwave-safe bowl, if using a microwave).

Instructions:

• Firstly, you have to put water in a broiler or a saucepan and bring it to the boil.
• Secondly, put a heat-resistant bowl on top of the saucepan or broiler and add chocolate in it to melt.
• You have to continually stir the chocolate in the bowl until the chocolate completely melts and is smooth and liquidy.
• If you are using a microwave, you can skip the first step altogether and put chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it for 1-3 minutes until the chocolate melts and becomes smooth and silky.
• Take the bowl of delicious melted chocolate, now add in the coffee beans.
• You can dip a single coffee bean and take it out, repeating the process, or you can simply dump a limited amount of coffee beans into the bowl and mix them thoroughly with chocolate.
• Take the coated beans out with the help of chocolate. Spread them evenly at a distance on the non-stick tray. If you do not have a non-stick tray, put parchment paper on a normal tray and then spread the chocolate-coated beans on the tray. You can coat them in coconut as well if you want to.
• Put the tray in the refrigerator to cool down, approximately 8 to 10 hours.
• Take them out after the time is up and sprinkle icing sugar on them if you want to.
• Enjoy crunchy, nutty chocolate and coffee beans, a match made in heaven.

 

Additional Instructions:

• You can add chili powder to melted chocolate if you are using dark chocolate. Chilli powder gives more depth to the flavour of the chocolate
• Similarly, you can add cocoa powder to white chocolate and coconut to milk chocolate to improve the flavour
• The optional seasoning is to be added in the melted chocolate, and then coffee beans are to be coated with it.

 

Best Chocolate Coffee Beans

Friends who love chocolate and coffee are a tad bit lazy to make their choco-coffee beans. Or those who want the taste of professionals to dance on their tongues. Fear not! We have a solution for you as well. Listed below are some brands of chocolate-covered coffee brands that not only produce little brown balls of sweetness. It melts in your mouth but is in your price range as well.

 

5 Best chocolate covered coffee bean brands

Product	About	Price
Chocolate covered Beans	Delicious and Addicting Made with Rich-Dark chocolate Weight: 2 pounds	View Price
Chocolate-Covered Assorted Beans	Made with 100% Arabica Beans Chocolate Beans Make Combination with Sweet Coffee 12 Pack (2.5 Oz Bags)	View Price
Dark Chocolate Covered Beans	Finest Arabica Beans, Roasted Layered with Rich Dark Chocolate Used by Chefs for Dessert Decorations 2 pounds of dark chocolate	View Price
Chocolate Covered Beans Blend	Delightful Snack with a Taste of Roasted Coffee Kosher Certified Weight: 1 pound	View Price
Island Chocolate Covered Beans	Tri-Color Chocolate Covered Beans White Chocolate and Marbled Beans Two Pounds Bag, Packed by Sunny Island	View Price

1- Hill Farm Gourmet Dark Chocolate covered Espresso Beans

Hoosier hill farm is not a new name in the confectionery industry. The Hoosier’s are producing the best quality candies since the 1990s. These espresso beans have covered with rich dark European chocolate. The coffee beans are harvested on personal farms of Hoosier’s by a team of competent farmers. The beans are then taken to the company’s manufacturing site and coated with scrumptious dark chocolate. The toasted beans have a unique crunchy taste. The beans have packed in sealed pouches for quality control.

Pros

• Airtight bags
• Best quality raw materials
• Energy packed coffee beans

Cons

• A little bit on the costly side

 

2- Trader Joe’s Coffee Lover’s Chocolate-Covered Assorted Espresso Beans

Trader Joe’s is famous for there coated coffee beans. These 12 packs include assorted coffee beans; the darker ones have covered with dense dark chocolate. The white ones have covered with white chocolate, and milk chocolate and the lighter brown have rich caramel coating. These little balls have packed with so much crunch. Each bean produces a crackle when bitten, that is a sweet melody for the coffee consumers. Arabic beans originated from Brazil are covered with a sweet union of chocolate.

Pros

• Assorted flavours
• Rich taste
• Crunchy texture

Cons

• Caramel can be a little overpowering

 

3- YANKEETRADERS Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

These chocolate covered beans utilize pure Arabic beans. The dark chocolate has covered in the form of layers on the beans giving it more depth and adding more goodness of smooth and silky chocolate. These beans are not only consumed by coffee and chocolate lovers at home. Many professional bakers and chefs use them in there cooking and to decorate cakes, pastries, doughnuts, and even pies.

Pros

• Layered coating of beans
• Pure Arabic beans
• Used for decorating

Cons

• Low-quality packaging
• Too much chocolate around the bean

 

4- Sweet Gourmet Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Blend

These beans are indeed a sweet treat. They are just right for sweet tooth people, the beans come in different flavours. The perfect balance of both chocolate and coffee flavour is there guaranteed feature. These beans are quite addicting and are a perfect complement to your evening tea or coffee. The espresso bean’s flavour is not overpowering, and each bean has a sharp and distinct taste.

Pros

• The perfect balance of flavours
• Assorted flavours
• Crunchy beans

Cons

• They melt quickly
• The chocolate taste is less for those who want it more
• bitter

 

5- Sunny Island Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

These perfectly roasted and coated beans are neither overpoweringly sweet neither they are highly bitter. The blend of both the chocolate and espresso bean is just right. The taste of coffee and silky chocolate is not clashing rather complimenting. The flavours are assorted ranging from dark chocolate to milk and from white chocolate to marbled espresso beans. The beans are perfect for those on a diet because of the perfect balance of sweet and coffee taste. The outer texture of smooth chocolate and the centre of crunchy coffee bean makes one go for another handful and then another and so on.

Pros

• Not too much sweet
• Suitable for diet conscious
• Assorted flavours
• Roasted beans

Cons

• Small beans

 

Conclusion

Choco-coffee beans are every sweet tooth’s dream come true. These beans, if packed properly, are the perfect gift for your loved ones. The chocolaty smiles are indeed the perfect vision to behold. The crunchy beans clothed in the beauty of dark, light, or white robes is a sight to behold. The ones who want a shot to let their creative side overtake can make these at home by adding their signature seasonings. The rest of you can buy these perfectly roasted beans dipped and frozen with the blanket of rich chocolate. You can buy them by clicking on any of the links given above to satiate your desires. These beans are a perfect pass time sweets and could eat anywhere. Make friends by offering a handful to your colleagues, your class-fellows, or even a sweet lady on a subway.

Also Read: Grinding coffee beans 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1-How much caffeine is in dark chocolate covered espresso bean?

The dark chocolate covered espresso beans contain about 10-12 mg of caffeine. This estimate taken from the fact one roasted coffee bean covered with approximately 2-3 g of dark chocolate.

2-Do chocolate covered espresso beans give you energy?

Yes, chocolate covered espresso beans give you energy. The reason is that the coffee bean in the centre contains caffeine, and it is a universal fact that caffeine has packed with energy. Similarly, the cocoa bean has caffeine in it, and chocolate has extracted from the said bean. Hence, it contains caffeine as well. It is double the punch of energy.

3-How many chocolate-covered espresso beans should one consume?

The chocolate-covered espresso bean, on average, contains about 10-12 mg of caffeine. It is the subtotal of both the coffee beans’ caffeine and the amount in chocolate as well. Therefore, a normal adult can eat about 30-35 coffee beans without and side effects. But the diabetics and the people who get into sugar rush easily can consume about 20-15 beans in a single serving.

4-Do espresso beans have more caffeine?

The coffee beans have roasted before they have coated with chocolate. The caffeine quantity is directly proportional to how much the bean roasted and the size of the bean as well. The lighter roasted bean has more caffeine in it then the darker roasted one. Minus the amount of caffeine in the chocolate coating, we can say that the espresso bean contains approximately 6-7 % caffeine in it.