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Vegan Chocolate Truffles

This Chocolate Truffle recipe utilizes the flavor combination of two different types of chocolate for maximum flavor depth. These vegan truffles are then enhanced further by the addition of vanilla extract, touch of salt then rolled in the coating of your choice to make them truly delectable. For certified choco-holics only.

¼ cup non-dairy milk
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or tapioca starch
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 ½ cups + 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted

4 oz. unsweetened baker's chocolate, 100% cacao
2 Tablespoons margarine
¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup coating of choice (see below)

1)
In a small bowl whisk together the non-dairy milk, arrowroot powder, vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.

2)
In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar and set aside.

3)
Break the baker's chocolate into 1 inch pieces. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chocolate, margarine and salt until it's completely melted. Whisk in the non-dairy milk arrowroot or tapioca mixture from Step 1 until it's well incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a medium size mixing bowl. 

4)
Add half of the powdered sugar to the mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer for a few minutes. Add the other half of the powdered sugar and mix it with it with a wooden spoon until well incorporated. Knead the the mixture with your hands for about a minute.  

5)
Place a chunk in between the palms of your hands and roll into a 1 inch ball. Drop into the  desired coating and turn until well covered. Repeat with the remainder of the mixture. Allow the truffles to sit in a cool place for an hour to firm up. Keep the truffles in a cool place.

Chocolate Truffle Coatings

cocoa powder
cinnamon
shredded coconut
melted chocolate
powdered sugar
maple sugar
vanilla powder

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Chocolate Truffles 2012-01-04 19:48:15 Sneha
Reviewed by Sneha    January 04, 2012

Query

Hi Mattie. I was wondering what I could use instead of the 4 oz. unsweetened baker's chocolate, 100% cacao, since where I live, in India, it isn't available. All you get here thats vegan is chocolate compound, and honestly, I have no idea what the heck that is!! :0)

Owner's reply

Hi Sneha,

I have no idea what "chocolate compound" is either! Unfortunately this recipe relies on the combination of unsweetened bakers chocolate and powdered sugar for its base. Someday soon I'm going to work on a more traditional truffle recipe which will use regular chocolate.

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Chocolate Truffles 2011-10-17 16:38:35 Anna
Reviewed by Anna    October 17, 2011

How long will these keep? My wedding is in two weeks and I want to make a huge batch to put in thank you bags for my guests but I'd like to make them the weekend before. Would they keep for a week in the refrigerator?

Owner's reply

Congratulations on your wedding Anna! These truffles will keep for at least a few weeks in a covered container stored in a cool, dry place.

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Chocolate Truffles 2011-03-07 21:38:40 sweet semosh
Reviewed by sweet semosh    March 07, 2011

These truffles are heavenly! They're simple, yet so decadent.

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Chocolate Truffles 2011-03-05 22:43:07 sweet semosh
Reviewed by sweet semosh    March 05, 2011

At what point does the vanilla get added?

Owner's reply

Hi sweet semosh, Thanks for noticing this! I've just updated the recipe to include the vanilla extract in the first step.

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