Vegan Chocolate TrufflesVegan Chocolate TrufflesVegan Chocolate Truffles

I made these over the holidays and they were a hit with the neighbors and family. Great for a special birthday gift for a friend or co-worker.

Vegan Chocolate Truffles

These truffles are the easiest and most amazing chocolate treat.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bags (12 oz each) Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 14 oz can light coconut milk 
  • 1 cup nuts (almonds, hazelnuts etc)
  • 2 t. extract (vanilla, raspberry, almond)

Inside cream:

  • 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 can light coconut milk of 14 oz can

Instructions
 

  • Melt 1 bag of chocolate chips on low heat stirring in coconut milk  and heat then 5 minutes on low heat use a double boiler. 
  • Stir in 2 t. of extract depending on the flavor you want.(almond, raspberry, vanilla etc.)
  • Take the coconut/chocolate/extract mixture and put it in a bowl in the freezer and leave for 15 minutes.
  • Take out the bowl and make small scoops using a melon baller or small spoon. Set balls in a large glass platter. Refreeze 10- 15 minutes.
  • Melt an additional 3/4 bag of  second bag of 12 oz chocolate chips in the double boiler.
  • Take the balls out of the freezer, roll in melted chocolate, then roll in the coating of choice such as nuts and put on a wax paper lined sheet pan.
  • Once you have done the first roll to all of them go back and roll them more melted chocolate for a final coating. 
  • Store in refrigerator until you are ready to give them away. 
  • Renee used shredded coconut, chopped hazelnuts, almonds, or left them just plain chocolate!
  • Makes about two dozen large
Keyword Truffles, Vegan Chocolate Truffles