Description
Indulge in these luxurious vegan truffles that mimic the iconic Ferrero Rocher, featuring toasted hazelnuts and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hazelnuts (to toast and use in two parts)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted hazelnuts (for coating)
- 1/2 cup melted dairy-free chocolate (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 cup hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes, until skins darken and aroma develops. Let cool slightly, then rub between a towel to remove loose skins. Chop half of the hazelnuts coarsely and set aside for coating; place the other half into a food processor and blend until creamy.
- In a bowl, mix the blended hazelnut paste with 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup coconut cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion out the mixture and roll into small balls (about 1 inch). Place formed balls on a parchment-lined tray and return to the fridge for 10 minutes to firm.
- Melt 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate to coat fully and roll in chopped roasted hazelnuts to adhere to the coating.
- Let the finished truffles set in the refrigerator for at least 15–20 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
For a fun twist, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to enhance flavor. Store truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16.5g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Protein: 4.0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg