Description
These Espresso Martini Bites are rich, fudgy no-bake treats made with Medjool dates, cashews, dark chocolate, and espresso for a luxurious coffee-chocolate flavor combination. Perfect for dessert platters, parties, or afternoon snacks, these bite-sized truffle-like treats are naturally sweetened, easy to make, and require no baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped
- 1 1/4 cups raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso roast beans
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 to 3 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional toppings: shaved dark chocolate, flaky sea salt, crushed espresso beans, white chocolate drizzle, or finely chopped nuts
Instructions
- Add the chopped Medjool dates, cashews, vanilla extract, ground espresso beans, salt, and dark chocolate chips to a food processor.
- Pulse several times until the ingredients become crumbly and begin sticking together.
- Slowly add 2 tablespoons of brewed espresso or strong coffee and blend again until a soft sticky dough forms. Add more coffee if needed.
- Scoop slightly less than 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into smooth bite-sized balls.
- Place the cocoa powder into a shallow bowl and roll each bite until evenly coated.
- Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until chilled and firm.
- Serve cold with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Instant espresso powder can replace ground espresso beans.
- Store chilled for the best fudgy texture and flavor.
- Add extra brewed coffee gradually if the mixture feels too dry.
- Cashews can be replaced with walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds.
- Roll the bites in coconut flakes or crushed nuts for variety.
- These bites freeze very well for make-ahead desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
