Nespresso balls

Delicious coffee balls recipe - A quick childhood dessert

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 16 balls

Do you remember the taste of those delicious coffee balls from your childhood? This simple and quick dessert will take you back to the happy days of youth! Get ready to delight your taste buds with these coffee balls, perfect for a sweet snack or to impress friends at a party. Here’s how to make them step by step!

Necessary ingredients:

- 80 g butter (at room temperature)
- 80 g powdered sugar
- 150 g milk powder (opt for a quality one for better taste)
- 2 packets of coffee (or instant coffee, depending on your preference)
- Ground nuts (to coat the balls)
- Whole nuts (for filling)

Step 1: Preparing the mixture

In a large bowl, add the soft butter and powdered sugar. Use a spatula or mixer to blend them well until you achieve a smooth and airy cream. This step is essential for the final texture of the balls, so make sure the butter is soft enough.

Step 2: Incorporating dry ingredients

Add the milk powder and coffee packets to the bowl with butter and sugar. Mix all the ingredients well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. It’s important to avoid lumps, so don’t hesitate to mix carefully. If you want a stronger coffee flavor, you can add an extra packet of coffee.

Step 3: Cooling the mixture

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This step will make the mixture easier to shape and prevent sticking to your hands.

Step 4: Shaping the balls

After the mixture has cooled, take the bowl out of the fridge. Wet your hands with a little water to avoid sticking and take a portion of the mixture. Shape each portion into a ball, then gently press a nut in the center of each ball. This will add a crunchy contrast and a wonderful taste.

Step 5: Coating the balls

Once you have shaped all the balls, place the ground nuts in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the ground nuts to coat them evenly. This will not only add an attractive appearance but also contribute to the final aroma of the dessert.

Step 6: Serving

The coffee balls can be served immediately or stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a few days. You can present them on an elegant platter, perhaps alongside a cup of coffee or tea to highlight the coffee flavor.

Variation suggestions

If you want to experiment, you can replace the nuts with walnuts or almonds for a different note. You can also add a little vanilla extract to the mixture to enhance the aroma!

These coffee balls are an excellent choice for a quick, easy-to-make dessert with a unique taste. Whether you make them for yourself or to impress guests, I’m sure they will bring a smile to the faces of those who taste them. Enjoy every bite and cherish the memories brought by this simple dessert!