Ideally they should only be slightly sweet which is easily achieved with using dark chocolate. This sort of delicacy generates an either love or hate type of response as the bitter flavor of the coffee beans is quite strong and for those that don't drink coffee it can be overwhelming.
Needless to say they are very high in caffeine because their main ingredient is the coffee bean they are also high in saturated fats because of the chocolate. The good side is though they also contain some vitamins and antioxidants however it is suggested that they be eaten in moderation.
The chocolate covered coffee beans are an attention grabber at a special occasion or party and they are actually quite are easy to make at home. The interesting thing about them is you can make them in a variety of flavors by not only choosing which chocolate you want to use but also which type of coffee bean.
It's important that you buy a high quality coffee beans so you don't get a stale taste also you don't want them broken or damaged. To begin with you might want to pick up beans that you are familiar with so you know or have some expectation of the taste.
When you're choosing your chocolate you are probably better to choose the dipping type chocolate as it sets easier and they look more attractive. You can use chocolate chips and chocolate squares melted as well. Remember when melting your chocolate not to get it too hot because it will burn and usually will create a scorched unpleasant taste to the beans.
If you prefer and don't want to go to the trouble of making your own chocolate covered coffee beans you most likely can find them at many high quality specialty coffee shops. Once again it's important to remember though that they are not suitable for everyone's palate as they are very high in caffeine. Most individuals that are not used to drinking coffee really do not enjoy these treats at all.
On the other hand for coffee lovers these little delicacies are well received and sometimes without realizing more than what should be eaten often occurs. Needless to say the caffeine contained within them is sure to keep one awake for several hours.
If it is excessively warm where you are serving them then you might want to keep them refrigerated until your guests arrive. If you find that the chocolate is becoming soft then simply pop them into the freezer for a few moments. Be sure to tell your guests that you are serving chocolate covered coffee beans so there are no surprises to those that wish not to try them.
