Luxury Vegan Chocolate Truffles
4 servings
120 minutes
Luxurious vegan chocolate truffles are an exquisite treat inspired by traditional European confectionery techniques. They feature a rich, velvety dark chocolate flavor subtly complemented by vanilla aroma and delicate citrus notes of orange liqueur. Their soft, melting texture contrasts with crispy coconut flakes and rich cocoa, creating a harmony of textures. These truffles are perfect for special occasions, romantic evenings, or simply as a refined indulgence for quality chocolate lovers. With their easy preparation and absence of dairy products, they serve as an excellent alternative to classic truffles while maintaining all their elegance and richness of flavor.
1
Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 seconds.
- Dark chocolate: 220 g
- Coconut milk: 0.5 glass
2
Pour coconut milk over the chocolate, stir, and let it sit until the chocolate melts. Add vanilla extract, orange liqueur (optional), and salt.
- Dark chocolate: 220 g
- Vanilla extract: 0.5 teaspoon
- Orange liqueur: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
3
Let it cool to room temperature.
4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the resulting paste on the sheet in portions of 1 ½ teaspoons. Put it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
5
Place coconut flakes and cocoa in separate small bowls. Form balls from the frozen pieces of paste, then roll each in coconut flakes or cocoa. Return the truffles to the baking sheet and put them back in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Coconut flakes: 0.8 glass
- Cocoa powder: 0.3 glass