Description
Deliciously rich and vegan Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Truffles featuring a creamy hazelnut center, infused with orange marmalade, and coated in chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder for a perfect texture. These gluten-free truffles are a decadent treat that are easy to make and ideal for gifting or enjoying any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- ½ cup orange marmalade (fruit sweetened)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
Coating
- ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts or extra cocoa powder
Center Filling
- 15-18 extra hazelnuts for center
Instructions
- Prepare hazelnut meal: Process 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground into a meal.
- Combine ingredients: Add orange marmalade, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract to the processor. Process to combine thoroughly.
- Add coconut sugar: Sprinkle ¼ cup coconut sugar into the mixture and pulse once more until the dough starts to come together and slightly balls up.
- Adjust consistency: Test the mixture by rolling a small amount into a ball; if too wet, add more cocoa powder; if too dry, add more maple syrup or marmalade and process again.
- Prepare coating and workspace: Spread chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder in a bowl. Line a tray or plate with parchment paper and have the 15-18 whole hazelnuts ready for the centers.
- Form truffles: Take 1-2 tablespoons of mixture and roll it into a ball by hand. Press one hazelnut into the center and roll the truffle again to seal it inside.
- Coat truffles: Roll each formed truffle in the hazelnut or cocoa powder coating until fully covered, then place on the parchment-lined tray.
- Chill and store: Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- The truffles are vegan and gluten-free, making them suitable for those dietary preferences.
- You can substitute orange marmalade with other fruit jams for a different flavor twist.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more cocoa powder; if too dry, add a bit more maple syrup or jam to achieve the right consistency.
- Refrigeration helps the truffles maintain their shape and texture but they can be kept at room temperature if consumed quickly.
- Use a food processor to finely chop hazelnuts for coating to prevent large chunks and improve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
