Whether you’re in the mood to make an easy vegan treat or are a total choc-o-holic, I know that you’re going to fall in love with this easy Vegan Truffles recipe! These rich and chocolatey little balls are the perfect bite-size treat, making them great for on-the-go snacking or as an addition to a party dessert bar. You can almost always find chocolate truffles at Christmas parties but I think they’re perfect for any occasion. Make the recipe as-is but customize the decorations for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or wherever you choose to serve them. Add a drizzle of vegan white chocolate or chocolate ganache, or roll them in cocoa powder, sprinkles, dried strawberry powder or shredded coconut to make the truffles completely irresistible! No time to make a fresh batch of truffles? No worries! You can save yourself some time by preparing a batch weeks or even months in advance. They store so well in the fridge and freezer so you never have to turn up at the party empty-handed.
Ingredients needed (with substitutions)
Vegan chocolate chips – I like using semi-sweet chocolate chips but you can use any kind you have at home or use a chopped chocolate bar instead.Vegan butter – To help the melted chocolate become super smooth instead of stiff and hard to work with.Coconut cream – You should be able to find coconut cream at most major grocery stores or you can refrigerate a can of whole fat coconut milk and skim the cream off the top. I haven’t tried them with anything other than coconut cream, but this vegan heavy cream might work okay.Vanilla extractMelting chocolate – More melted chocolate chips or a chocolate bar is needed to coat the finished truffles. You can also simply roll them in quality cocoa powder.Coconut oil – Melting coconut oil along with the chocolate will help the chocolate-covered truffles firm up and set when left to cool.
How to make vegan chocolate truffles
Melt the chocolate chips, vegan butter, and coconut cream together in a double boiler. I don’t have a double boiler, so I just use a medium sized pot with a glass bowl that fits on top. Put some water in the pot, but don’t let it touch the bowl. It should be at a low simmer. Keep stirring until you have a smooth and silky chocolate mixture. Take the bowl with the chocolate off the heat (using hot pads!) and stir in the vanilla. Pour the chocolate mixture into a small, shallow baking dish and let it cool slightly before placing it in the fridge to set. Once the chocolate mixture is easy to work with but not too stiff, use a cookie scoop to portion it into small balls. Add each scoop to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place it in the fridge for 15 minutes so the truffles will be easier to roll. Afterward, roll each ball with your hands to smooth them out. Place them back in the fridge. From here, you can dip the truffles in melted chocolate and add more decorations on top or roll them in the coating of your choice. Once coated, let them chill in the fridge until it’s time to serve!
Decorating options
Have some fun here and get creative with the decorations! Vegan truffles pair well with all kinds of sweet, salty, or nutty toppings, such as:
A melted dark chocolate, vegan chocolate ganache, or white chocolate coating.Or add a thin drizzle of white chocolate or peanut butter over the dark chocolate dunked truffles.For extra nuttiness, coat the truffles in vegan nutella!Top the chocolate-covered truffles with sprinkles, mini vegan chocolate chips, or freeze-dried strawberries, raspberries, or cherries. Or add chopped pecans, cashews, macadamia nuts, walnuts, peanuts, or almonds on top.Keep it simple by rolling the plain truffles in cocoa powder, instant coffee, coconut flakes, or matcha powder.
Frequently asked questions
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