Description
Delight in these rich and vegan chocolate orange hazelnut truffles, featuring a smooth blend of cocoa, orange marmalade, and hazelnuts with a crunchy hazelnut center. Coated in chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder, these gluten-free treats offer a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and nutty texture, ideal as a sophisticated snack or elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 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 and Filling
- ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts or extra cocoa powder
- 15-18 whole hazelnuts for center
Instructions
- Process Hazelnuts: Place the raw hazelnuts into a food processor and pulse until it forms a fine meal texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add orange marmalade, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the hazelnut meal. Process until all the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Add Coconut Sugar: Add the coconut sugar to the mixture and pulse once more. The mixture should start to ball up slightly, indicating the correct consistency for rolling.
- Adjust Consistency: Test the mixture by rolling a small amount into a ball in your hands. If too wet, add a bit more cocoa powder; if too dry, add more maple syrup or marmalade. Process again if needed.
- Prepare Coating: Spread chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder in a shallow bowl for coating the truffles. Line a tray with parchment paper.
- Shape Truffles: Using 1-2 tablespoons per portion, scoop the mixture and roll into a ball. Press one whole hazelnut into the center and roll the ball again to enclose it completely.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle in the chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder until fully coated. Place them on the prepared parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store Properly: Keep in a sealed container at room temperature, refrigerated for best texture, or frozen for longer storage.
Notes
- For a sweeter or tangier flavor, try substituting orange marmalade with other fruit preserves of your choice.
- If you prefer a smoother coating, use extra cocoa powder instead of chopped hazelnuts.
- These truffles are vegan, gluten-free, and make a perfect healthy indulgence.
- Keep refrigerated for the best firmness and texture, especially in warm climates.
- Use fresh raw hazelnuts for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
