Chocolate Orange Truffles
Easy vegan chocolate orange truffles made with coconut milk. No bake, dairy free, rich, citrusy, and perfect for holidays or gifting.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 13 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- For chocolate orange truffles
- 170 g dark chocolate or chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 1/3 cup thick full-fat coconut milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 large oranges
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops of orange essence or oil (optional)
- 120 g melted dark chocolate or cacao powder for coating
- NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.
Instructions
- 1
Zest 1 large orange and set the zest aside.
- 2
Slice one orange and juice it using a juicer.
- 3
Strain the juice into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until it reduces to about 2 tablespoons. Set aside.
- 4
In a heat-safe bowl, add the broken chocolate pieces or chocolate chips and coconut milk.
- 5
Melt in the microwave for 1 minute or over a double boiler. Stir until completely smooth.
- 6
While it is still warm, mix in 1 tablespoon coconut oil, the reduced orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1.5 teaspoons orange zest.
- 7
Add a few drops of orange essence or oil (if using) for a deeper orange flavor and mix well.
- 8
Once the mixture reaches room temperature, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours since the extra juice makes the ganache softer.
- 9
Scoop and roll into balls, Place them on a parchment line tray. Then chill for 15 minutes.
- 10
Dip each truffle in melted dark chocolate and place them on a parchment paper–lined plate.
- 11
Top each truffle with a bit of orange zest while the coating is still wet. Alternatively, coat with cocoa powder or coconut.
- 12
Chill for 20 minutes before serving. Your Chocolate Orange Truffles are ready to enjoy!
- 13
NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
- 14
ENJOY THIS RECIPE.