Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup roasted coffee beans
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Special equipment needed:
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and vegetable oil until smooth.
3. Add the roasted coffee beans and chopped hazelnuts to the melted chocolate, stirring until fully coated.
4. Using a fork, remove the coated coffee beans and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Allow the chocolate to harden by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
6. Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the coffee beans from the parchment paper and store in an airtight container.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-30 minutes (to allow the chocolate to harden)
Temperature:
Refrigerator temperature (for hardening the chocolate)
Serving size:
Makes approximately 2 cups of hazelnut chocolate-covered coffee beans.
Nutritional information:
Per serving (1/4 cup):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 9g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Milk or white chocolate can be used instead of dark chocolate.
- Almonds or pecans can be used instead of hazelnuts.
- Any type of roasted coffee beans can be used.
Variations:
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt to the chocolate mixture for a sweet and salty flavor.
- Use flavored coffee beans, such as vanilla or caramel, for a unique twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a fork to remove the coffee beans from the chocolate mixture to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Store the hazelnut chocolate-covered coffee beans in the refrigerator to prevent melting.
- Serve the coffee beans in a decorative jar or tin for a fun and festive presentation.
Storage instructions:
Store the hazelnut chocolate-covered coffee beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Reheating instructions:
No reheating necessary.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the hazelnut chocolate-covered coffee beans in a decorative jar or tin.
Garnishes:
No garnishes necessary.
Pairings:
Serve the hazelnut chocolate-covered coffee beans with a cup of hot coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
No side dishes necessary.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chocolate mixture is too thick, add a little more vegetable oil to thin it out.
- If the chocolate mixture is too thin, add more chocolate chips to thicken it.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the coffee beans are fully roasted before using them in this recipe.
- Store the hazelnut chocolate-covered coffee beans in the refrigerator to prevent melting and spoilage.
Food history:
Chocolate-covered coffee beans have been a popular treat since the 1960s.
Flavor profiles:
The hazelnuts add a nutty flavor to the sweet and bitter chocolate-covered coffee beans.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the hazelnut chocolate-covered coffee beans as a sweet and crunchy snack or as a dessert.
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Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Chocolatey, Coffee, Coffee-Flavored