One evening at Petite Potato, as we were casually browsing the menu, something caught my eye under the drinks section: Espresso Rock. Now, I’m not exactly a coffee aficionado, but I couldn’t help but be curious. My husband, noticing the intrigue on my face and knowing how much I love trying new things, ordered it for himself so I could experience it too!

When the waitress brought it over, I couldn’t help but wonder what I was about to taste. At first, I thought it was just some fancy chocolate espresso treat. But as I poured hot milk over the ball, we were both surprised to discover it was actually a solid shot of espresso. The ball began to melt slowly, releasing this amazing rich aroma and flavour, no watered-down ice involved.

From Café Inspiration to Kitchen Creation

After trying it out, my husband said he enjoyed it, but we couldn’t shake off the fact that it was quite pricey for a drink. That got me thinking: if I could whip up hot cocoa bombs at home, why not take a crack at making this espresso treat too? Since my husband seemed to enjoy it, I was even more motivated to give it a shot.

I hopped online to see if I could find any molds to make them. After a quick search on Amazon, I grabbed a Tovolo sphere ice mold, ready to dive into this DIY project. The excitement built as I eagerly awaited its arrival, imagining how it would all come together. I was also excited to film the process, so I started brainstorming how I’d set everything up to capture it just right.

I borrowed my husband’s Nespresso machine and turned our kitchen into a comfy little spot for my espresso ball experiment, adding some cozy touches here and there. It took a couple of extra shots of espresso to fill the mold all the way, but the whole thing turned out to be easier and more enjoyable than I expected. As I waited in anticipation, the kitchen filled up with the delicious smell of coffee brewing, adding to the excitement of it all.

When the moment finally arrived to see the results, I was excited to find the espresso balls turned out perfectly shaped, even if they were a little bigger than I expected for our glasses. I was happy everything went smoothly and even made a few extra to keep in the freezer for when my husband wants one. There’s something nice about having homemade espresso on hand, especially when all it takes is dropping a frozen ball into your cup.