Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles (Vegan)
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
16 mins
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Chilling Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 1 min
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Servings
18 Truffles
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Calories
214 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles (Vegan)
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Rich, velvety hazelnut ganache wrapped in a smooth chocolate shell and finished with a crunchy nut and cookie topping. This recipe is luxurious AF but stupidly easy to knock out.
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Ingredients
For the Hazelnut Ganache:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- ½ cup roasted hazelnuts crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
For Decoration:
- 2 tablespoons roasted hazelnuts ground
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs or vegan chocolate sandwich cookies, ground
For Optional Hazelnut Glaze:
- 2 teaspoons cocoa butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Frangelico
Instructions
For the Hazelnut Ganache:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the plant-based milk over medium heat until bubbling hot. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and let it sit for 90 seconds to melt. Whisk together until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in the chopped roasted hazelnuts, salt, and vanilla extract until well incorporated. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the ganache and roll into balls. Dust each truffle with cocoa powder, then chill in the freezer for 45 minutes.
For the Chocolate Coating:
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate melts and become completely smooth.
- Remove the frozen truffles from the freezer and dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring they are fully coated. Let any excess chocolate drip off as you transfer them to a wire rack suspended over a baking tray to cool and drip off.
Decoration:
- While the coating is still wet, sprinkle each truffle with ground hazelnuts and cacao nibs, or ground chocolate sandwich cookies. Allow the truffles to set on a parchment-lined tray at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
For the Optional Hazelnut Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, gently melt the cocoa butter over low heat. Stir in the powdered sugar and Frangelico until smooth.
- Using a small spoon or piping bag, drizzle the glaze over the decorated truffles. Let the glaze set before serving.
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Notes
- 🌡️ Sim Simmer, Who’s Got the Keys to My Bimmer:
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- Heat plant-based milk until just simmering—not boiling—to avoid scorching chocolate and ensure a smooth ganache.
- ❄️ Chill Bill:
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- Refrigerate the ganache until firm enough to scoop and shape easily. This keeps truffles uniform and prevents flat sides.
- 🌰 Roastbusters:
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- Toast hazelnuts lightly to bring out their best flavor and texture, but avoid burning them, as bitterness will make your truffles suck terribly.
- 🎯 Baller Alert:
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- Use a melon baller or small cookie scoop for uniform truffle sizes, which makes coating easier and results more professional.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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