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Vegan Cocoa Truffles

Rich, creamy, and intensely chocolatey, these vegan cocoa truffles make a perfect bite-sized dessert or a homemade gift. Easy to prepare and requiring only simple equipment, these truffles are dairy-free and naturally sweetened.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 120 grams vegan dark chocolate chips Use high-quality vegan chocolate for the richest flavor.
  • 60 milliliters full-fat canned coconut milk Shaken before use.
  • 10 grams coconut oil
  • 15 grams pure maple syrup
  • 5 milliliters vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder For rolling the truffles.

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk or fork
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 baking sheet or plate
  • 1 parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, gently heat the coconut milk and coconut oil over low heat just until hot and steaming, but not boiling.
  3. Pour the hot coconut milk and oil mixture over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute.
  4. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk until completely smooth and glossy.
  5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30-40 minutes, until firm enough to scoop.
  6. Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
  7. Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and quickly roll into small balls, about the size of a walnut (about 1 tablespoon each).
  8. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
  9. Arrange finished truffles on the prepared sheet or plate. Chill for another 10 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
You may add a pinch of instant espresso powder to the chocolate mixture for deeper flavor.
For variety, roll truffles in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or freeze-dried raspberry powder instead of cocoa.
Make sure to use high-quality vegan chocolate for the richest flavor.