Vegan Chocolate Truffles

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Now, whenever I’m craving chocolate or need an easy, elegant dessert, I whip up a batch of these vegan truffles. They’re simple, customizable, and perfect for sharing, though I always keep a few in the fridge just for myself. Ha!

🥘 Ingredients

For the truffles, you only need a handful of simple ingredients, and then the real fun begins – I roll each one in a different topping to switch up the flavors. Here’s what you’ll need:

Chocolate Chips: I always use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep these truffles vegan. A good dark chocolate works great, just check the ingredients, since many higher-end brands are naturally dairy-free.

Light Coconut Milk: This is my go-to for a creamy texture, but any dairy-free milk will work. For extra richness, I love using coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk.

Vanilla Extract: A little vanilla adds just the right hint of sweetness without extra sugar. It rounds out the flavors beautifully.

Cinnamon And Sea Salt: These two enhance the chocolate’s sweetness and add depth. I highly recommend at least the sea salt, but if you prefer classic chocolate truffles, you can skip the cinnamon.

Toppings: I like to switch things up by rolling truffles in different coatings. Cocoa powder, chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, and dried fruit are some of my favorites.

🔪 How To Make

Like I said, these vegan chocolate truffles are so easy to make, you’ll need some serious self-control to not make a batch all. the. time! Trust me, once you taste them, you’ll see exactly what I mean.

Melt Chocolate: I like to melt the chocolate in the microwave because it’s quick and easy. I microwave it for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stopping every 15 seconds to stir until it’s smooth. If you prefer, you can also melt it on the stovetop in a saucepan.

Add To A Food Processor: Once the chocolate is melted, I add it to a food processor along with all the base ingredients.

Blend: I blend the chocolate mixture until it’s completely smooth, making sure to scrape down the sides as needed.

Make Truffles: I use a cookie scoop to portion out the truffle mixture into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Then, I pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, I roll each one into a smooth, perfect truffle, ready for coating.

Add Toppings: As soon as I roll the truffles, I immediately coat them in my favorite toppings so they stick perfectly. Of course, toppings are totally optional, so if you prefer plain, silky truffles, you can skip this step.

Go ahead and enjoy them right away – they’re rich, creamy, and absolutely irresistible! 😉

📖 Variations

I love experimenting with different flavors – it’s so much fun, and you really can’t go wrong. Try these mix-ins and decorations to make your vegan truffles a one-of-a-kind treat:

Peanut Butter Cup: I love adding 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the truffle mixture for a rich, nutty twist. For extra crunch, I top them with crushed peanuts, so good.

Mocha Espresso: A ½ teaspoon of instant espresso powder gives these truffles a bold, coffee kick. I like to roll them in crushed espresso beans for even more flavor.

Spicy Hot Chocolate: A tiny pinch of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat. I finish them off by rolling them in cinnamon for a warm flavor.

Additional Toppings: I love rolling my truffles in fun toppings for my kids. Coconut sugar with cinnamon, dried cranberries with cacao nibs, and sprinkles are all delicious – plus, sprinkles are my daughter’s friend’s favorite, so they’re always a hit.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

These vegan chocolate truffles make a great snack, dessert, or gift! Here’s how I love to serve them:

As a Sweet Treat: I love enjoying these with an afternoon coffee, mocha latte or with my honey tea, they’re the perfect little pick-me-up.

With Fresh Berries: The rich, creamy chocolate pairs so well with juicy raspberries or strawberries. It’s a simple but elegant combo.

For Special Occasions: I like to arrange these in a gift box for birthdays (just like I do with my strawberry cheesecake cookies), holidays, or just because. Homemade truffles = instant happiness!

🧊 Storage Directions

Refrigeration: I keep these vegan truffles in an airtight container in the fridge, and they stay fresh for up to 10 days.

Freezing: I transfer them to an airtight freezer safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months, perfect for whenever a chocolate craving hits!

Reheating: These are meant to be eaten cold, so if you’re eating them from the fridge you can serve them right away. When I’m defrosting these – I’ll move them from the freezer to the fridge 24 hours before I plan to serve them, and then I’ll let them warm slightly at room temperature an hour before serving.

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