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Chocolate Kahlua Truffles are an easy chocolate truffles recipe. There are a few unusual ingredients that are mixed together and turned into a no-bake chocolate delight.
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Why Youll Love This No-Bake Kahlua Truffles Recipe
Delicious- The combination of rich, semi-sweet chocolate and the smooth, coffee-infused flavor of Kahlua creates a decadent and indulgent treat.
Easy To Make- With only a few simple ingredients required, making homemade Kahlua truffles is a perfect option for any level of home baker.
Silky and Creamy- These Kahlua truffles have a satisfying melt-in-your-mouth quality that is hard to resist.
Versatile- Customize these Kahlua chocolate truffles by using different types of chocolate or adding in other flavors or ingredients, such as nuts or dried fruit.
Great For Gift Giving- These delicious Kahlua truffles make a wonderful homemade gift. They also make great cookie platters and cookie trays during the holiday season. They are sure to impress any chocolate or dessert lover.
Kahlua chocolate truffles have ingredients that are fun to work with. Mix them together so that it all turns into a chocolate decadence. In no time at all!
You can spend a fortune in a specialty store for truffles like these, but why throw your money away?
Well, the secret got out that you could actually make them at home. There is no baking with this Kahlua truffles recipe either, so that is a bonus.
Cashew Butter Chocolate Truffles are another great truffle recipe. They are chocolaty and creamy.
Remember when chocolate truffles first came out? They were so elegant and expensive! Still are, for that matter.
By the way, did you know you could make your own homemade Kahlua? It's so easy and there are only four ingredients. There is some time in letting it set but so very worth it.
Moving on back to truffles ... you really do need to make these Chocolate Kahlua Truffles.
You'll impress your friends and family and, heck, you'll impress yourself while you're at it. They are wonderful!
Ingredients
- Chocolate Graham Crackers- Make everything so good with their chocolate flavor and crunch.
- Powdered Soy Milk- They now have powdered coconut milk. There may be others too.
- Dairy-Free Milk- Adds flavor and necessary liquid.
- Kahlua- Pretty much goes without saying, but the coffee liqueur flavor addition is delicious.
- Dates- A wonderful sweetener, and they add a nice texture too.
- Pecans- Finely chop for the covering of the Kahlua chocolate truffles.
Instructions
- Process the pecans fine, as these are what the finished balls will be rolled in. You may use any ground nut or seed that you like.
- Crush the chocolate graham crackers into a fine grain or, more easily, put them in afood processorand grind.
- Put the crushed graham crackers in alarge bowland add the dry soy milk. There are other varieties since I made this recipe.
- Stir in dairy-free milk and Kahlua. Any of your favorites will do. Just make sure it isn't a sweetened or vanilla variety.
- Mix until all is moistened. It will take less than a minute.
- Stir in the finely chopped dates.
- Divide the dough in half and then each half again and continue until you have 48 balls.
- They are sticky as you divide, but when you roll the truffles in the palms of your hands, they do not stick at all.
- Roll the truffle balls into the finely ground pecans.
- All done. Store leftover Kahlua chocolate truffles in an airtight container in the fridge.
Popular Substitutions And Additions
Substitutions:
- Roll the truffles in vegan melted chocolate chips to create a delicious chocolate coating. White chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips all make great dipping chocolate.
- Substitute Bailey's Irish Cream for Kahlua
- Use coffee powder, instant coffee, or cocoa powder to roll the truffles in.
- Substitute other nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts.
- Use cookie crumbs instead of graham cracker crumbs for different flavor of chocolate truffles.
Additions:
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder or powdered sugar for a different look.
- Mix in dried fruit like cherries or cranberries for a fruity twist.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for a perfect addition of flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top of the truffles for a sweet and salty taste.
Homemade Kahlua recipes
- Let's start at the beginning and make our own homemade Kahlua. This recipe is #1 in Google search.
- These Peppermint Chocolate Cookie Dough Bites are delicious year-round. Switch out the teaspoon of peppermint extract with another teaspoon of Kahlua if you like.
📋 Recipe
Kahlua Truffles
Ginny McMeans
Kahlua Truffles are easy decadence.
4.70 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Candy, Chocolate
Servings 48 Truffles
Calories 35 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups chocolate graham crackers - ground, about 10 ounces
- ¼ cup powdered soy milk
- ½ cup dairy free milk
- 3 tablespoons Kahlua
- ⅔ cup dates - finely chopped
- ⅓ cup pecans - finely chopped or processed in a food processor
Instructions
Crush the chocolate graham crackers into fine grains or, more easily, put in a food processor and grind.
Put the crushed graham crackers in a large bowl and add the dry soy milk.
Stir in dairy free milk and Kahlua.
Mix until all is moistened. It will take less than a minute.
Stir in the finely chopped dates.
Divide the dough in half and then each half again and continue until you have 48 balls.
They are sticky as you divide but when you roll them in the palms of your hands they do not stick at all.
Roll each ball into the finely ground pecans.
All done. Keep them in the refrigerator.
Notes
To serve you can put them out in a pretty bowl or put each one in a mini cups for a fancier table setting. They will also freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2TrufflesCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 1gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 29mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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Comments
Susan
I am not a fan of soy. Any alternative suggestions?
Ginny McMeans
I have not seen another type (yet) in the stores. I did find this almond milk mix on Amazon that should work. http://www.amazon.com/Daily-Favourites-Badam-Drink-Almond/dp/B007POP1TO/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1382069310&sr=1-1&keywords=powdered+almond+milk&tag=cas05-20
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me
Yay! Thanks for sharing these at Saturday Night Fever Ginny! I love Kahlua and am really excited to try something with dates!
Ginny McMeans
You are welcome and you will LOVE these! 🙂
Jen Nikolaus
YUMMMM!!! These look so tasty! I love truffles! Thanks so much for sharing on Saturday Night Fever! Pinned! See you again this Saturday!
Ginny McMeans
Thanks Jen! Hope you get to try tham. Thanks for having me and I will visit again. 🙂
Patty
We don't care much for dates.., any substitution ideas?
Ginny McMeans
That is a hard one. I do't think this recipe can have a substitution - raisins would be the closest. The dates hold the truffles together and add their sweetness.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Stumbling!! What creative truffles these are! Yum!
Ginny McMeans
Thanks so much Ashley! They taste so good.
Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)
How yummy do these sound? I love me some Kahlua and it's been awhile since I've made truffles - I need to fix that 🙂
Amanda ( The Kitcheneer)
These look delicious! Thank you for another wonderful recipe idea!
Ginny McMeans
Ha Deanna! Hope you get tom make them soon. 🙂
Ginny McMeans
You are so welcome Amanda!!!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom
What a cute idea and I love no baking!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
Love these truffles!!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
Those look fantastic! My Mom will be in heaven if I make them for her!
Kim Beaulieu
These are so cute. I could pop a thousand in my piehole.
Ginny McMeans
Me too Brenda!
Ginny McMeans
Love it Ashley!
Ginny McMeans
Thanks! You have to make them for your mom - I think she will love them!
Ginny McMeans
Ha Kim! I have one of those!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
Ok, these look amazing! I definitely need to try them!
Ginny McMeans
Thank you Kim and I hope you do! 🙂
Angie
Are you kidding me? Dates, pecans and kahlua! You're gonna make me blow my diet because these are the most awesome looking truffles ever!
Ginny McMeans
Wow! Thanks so much Angie! You are going to love them! 🙂
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I love Kahlua and I love truffles so I know these are going to be AMAZING! Wow!
Ginny McMeans
They are a great combo Angie!
Connie | URBAN BAKES
Ha! This looks like it would be a lot of fun to make. After all, there's Kalua. Can't go wrong with that! Love how you neatly placed the truffles in the bowl so perfectly too lol.
Ginny McMeans
Ha! Thanks Connie. I love them and am also a neat freak!
Anonymous
Try dried figs
Ginny McMeans
That sounds like it juts might work! Try figs Patty!
Ginny McMeans
Yes, you sure can. It would be the same. Thanks for asking 🙂
Jennifer Bliss
Picture perfect!
mary bell
Iam making these rght now!!!!!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
These sound delicious and would definitely be the perfect Holiday treat! I love how Easy they sound to make!Ben Myhre
What a great way to complement my White Russian fixation!jacquee | i sugar coat it!
These Kahlua balls sound like a real treat! Would be perfect for gifting, as well, but letting go might be tough. 🙂
Julie
Such a great idea for holiday thank you gifts. I am a big fan of Kahlua so must try these.
Deepika
These are going to my Must-Try list. They will make a perfect edible gift option for Holidays. Thanks for sharing the recipe.LISA
Would love a suggestion for soy milk powder. I hace to order rare ingredients like this online and it wont arrive in time for xmas...
Ginny McMeans
I think almond meal flour would work well Lisa. It is in all the grocery stores now. Usually by Bob's Red Mill or Arrowhead Mills, others too.
Susan
This recipe sounds delish! But do you know a way to make them gluten-free?
I have an allergic reaction when I eat certain things with wheat in them. Graham crackers is one of those. I love them but they don’t love me.Ginny McMeans
I haven't found chocolate gluten free graham crackers yet. They have oat ones on amazon but not chocolate. You could buy any chocolate gluten free cookie that you like and crush them. Not ones with fillings though.
