Chocolate Truffles Vegan
Indulge in the luxurious simplicity of these vegan chocolate truffles, a decadent treat that’s as rich in flavor as it is easy to make. Crafted with just a handful of plant-based ingredients, including velvety vegan dark chocolate and creamy full-fat coconut milk, these truffles offer the perfect balance of smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture and indulgent chocolatey richness. Sweetened naturally with a touch of maple syrup and enhanced with a hint of vanilla, these bite-sized delights are customizable with your favorite coatings—think unsweetened cocoa powder, crunchy chopped nuts, or delicate shredded coconut. Ready in under 30 minutes (plus chilling time), this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself guilt-free. Perfect keywords: vegan chocolate truffles, dairy-free desserts, easy homemade truffles, plant-based chocolate recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (vegan, finely chopped)
- 120 milliliters Full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (for coating)
- 3 tablespoons Chopped nuts or shredded coconut (optional, for coating)
Instructions
Place the finely chopped vegan dark chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof mixing bowl and set it aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the full-fat coconut milk and maple syrup. Heat the mixture until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil.
Pour the hot coconut milk and maple syrup mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Add the vanilla extract to the bowl, then stir gently with a whisk or spatula until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. This is your ganache base.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
Prepare your coatings by placing the cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut in separate shallow bowls.
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out small portions of the chilled ganache. Roll each portion into a ball using your hands (you can wear gloves to minimize melting).
Roll each truffle in your chosen coating(s) until evenly coated, then place them on a tray or plate.
When all the truffles are formed and coated, refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes to firm up again.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.8 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1881 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
