Description
These Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Truffles are rich, vegan, and gluten-free treats featuring a perfect balance of dark chocolate, zesty orange marmalade, and crunchy hazelnuts. Coated lightly in chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder and filled with a whole hazelnut center, they offer a delightful texture and flavor experience that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups hazelnuts (raw)
- ½ cup orange marmalade (fruit sweetened or preferred jam flavor)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts or extra cocoa powder (for coating)
- 15-18 whole hazelnuts (for center)
Instructions
- Prepare Hazelnut Meal: Process 1 ½ cups of raw hazelnuts in a food processor until they form a fine meal, setting the base for the truffle mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add orange marmalade, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the processed hazelnuts. Process to combine until evenly mixed.
- Add Coconut Sugar: Incorporate ¼ cup of coconut sugar and process once more until the mixture begins to slightly ball up. Test by rolling a small amount into a ball; adjust texture by adding cocoa powder if too wet, or maple syrup/jam if too dry, processing again as necessary.
- Prepare Coating and Work Area: Spread the chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder in a shallow bowl for coating. Line a plate or tray with parchment paper and have the whole hazelnuts ready for the center.
- Form Truffles: Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball. Press one whole hazelnut into the center and roll the ball again to seal it thoroughly.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle in the prepared hazelnut or cocoa powder coating until fully covered, then place them on the parchment-lined tray.
- Chill and Store: Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to set. Store in a sealed container at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or freezer, depending on your preference for texture and shelf life.
Notes
- These truffles are naturally vegan and gluten-free, making them suitable for various dietary needs.
- For a firmer truffle, refrigerate as suggested; for a softer texture, keep at room temperature but consume within a few days.
- Orange marmalade can be substituted with any fruit jam to vary the flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup or coconut sugar used.
- Use raw hazelnuts for the best flavor profile; toasting them lightly before processing can deepen the nutty taste if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
