Easy Dark Chocolate Truffles

Easy Dark Chocolate Truffles

Decadent, silky, and deeply chocolatey. These vegan truffles are shockingly easy to make with just four ingredients. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or keeping a stash in the fridge for when chocolate cravings strike.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Meal Type: Dessert, Snacks
Special: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Seasonal (Cold Weather), Soy-Free
Tool: Stove
Ingredient: Chocolate, Coconut
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Servings: 12 truffles
Ingredients
  • 7 oz dark chocolate 70%, finely chopped
  • cup(s) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon(s) maple syrup or agave
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cocoa powder plus extra for coating
Instructions
  • Melt the chocolate: Add chopped chocolate to a heatproof bowl. Heat coconut milk until just beginning to simmer. Pour over chocolate, let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  • Add flavor: Stir in maple syrup and cocoa powder.
  • Chill: Cool slightly, then refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until thickened but still scoopable.
  • Shape: Scoop and roll into 12 balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll in cocoa powder to coat.
  • Set: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Too soft? Add 1–2 tablespoons more melted chocolate.
Too firm? Mix in a splash of warmed coconut milk.
Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 truffle | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
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