These are without a doubt, the best most Amazing Vegan Chocolate Truffles you will make. These are creamy, indulgent, chocolate shop-worthy, gourmet, rich and a for sure crowd-pleaser! Only 6 ingredients, easy to make, gluten-free and no added oil! Perfect for the holidays or gifts and guests!
VEGAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
These are the most amazing vegan chocolate truffles ever. Honestly, they are the best truffles I’ve ever had. I’ve been making vegan truffles over 10 years for my family and guests every year at Christmas. They are always a huge hit and taste so gourmet, people will think you brought them from some fancy chocolate shop. But, they are super easy to make, taking just a few minutes prep time.
What makes these so amazing?
I’ve tried a lot of different vegan chocolate truffles and variations over the years. Through all my experience, without a doubt, the secret to the most luscious, creamy, indulgent chocolate truffle is using dark chocolate. I have a delicious version also in my cookbook that uses semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder (to balance the sweetness) and cashew butter as well. Those are also amazing, but nothing beats that deep flavor that only comes from dark chocolate.
This version relies on dark chocolate only and sweetening them with maple syrup. This way, I can control the amount of sweetness that goes into them. Not only do you get that amazing deep dark chocolate flavor, they are perfectly balanced with just enough sweetness. They are neither too bitter or too sweet.
My other secret ingredients are cashew butter and lite coconut milk. Years and years ago I use to make my truffles with almond butter, but the texture was never as smooth as it could be and you could taste the almond butter a bit. The cashew butter takes these to a whole other level of creaminess, richness, smoothness ecstasy. You do not taste coconut milk whatsoever, do not worry.
Even my daughter, who isn’t exactly a dark chocolate fan, rolls her eyes in the back of her head when I make them. Haha. This recipe I’ve had on my blog for a few years now, listed as these Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles, but that is a recipe I posted years back and included cranberries. I simply made these plain and doubled the recipe for a larger amount, more fitting for a party or gifts.
I’ve given them as gifts many times.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
(Only 6 main ingredients needed. Full details and measurements on the recipe card below.)
- 69-70% dark chocolate: Do not use semi-sweet, it needs to be the 69 or 70% at the most for the perfect creaminess and richness that dark chocolate provides. I have tested this with both the HEB brand of dark chocolate baking chips and the Enjoy Life 69% dark chocolate chips. Both work amazing.
- Lite coconut milk: I always use this milk for my truffle recipes, it gives the best creamy texture, leaving no coconut taste behind whatsoever. However, if you are allergic, I would suggest using another creamy milk in it’s place. Keep in mind, I cannot vouch for other milks, having only ever used the coconut here. I advise against lighter milks like almond or rice milk.
- Raw cashew butter: My secret to these truffles, as well as the ones in my cookbook. I use my homemade version. It gives them an extra layer of creaminess that just can’t be achieved from milk and chocolate alone. Not to mention, the added flavor. If you are allergic and need nut-free, I would suggest using sunbutter. It is a similar consistency to cashew butter. DO NOT use almond butter. Almond butter will not give the same smoothness since it has skins and is not as smooth, as well as being way more oily/runny. Please keep in mind sunbutter is a bit stronger in flavor, but should still be okay since the chocolate flavor is so pronounced.
- Pure maple syrup: Just enough to balance out the bitterness of the dark chocolate.
- Vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder: To coat the truffles in for ultimate chocolate decadence. You can also coat some in powdered sugar or coconut sugar for a more sweet truffle. Crushed pistachios is another coating I love on my truffles.
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Step 1: Heat the milk and chocolate chips together until melted either in the microwave or a double boiler.
Step 2: Whisk until completely smooth. Add the syrup, cashew butter, vanilla and salt and whisk until smooth.
Step 3: Chill the mixture until solid and firm, overnight is best. Form the mixture into truffles, about 2 dozen, rolling them using your hands. Roll them into cocoa powder or coating of choice. Periodically coat the palms of your hands with cocoa powder (or powdered sugar) to prevent sticking and melting.
Step 4: Store at room temperature.
MORE VEGAN CHOCOLATE DESSERTS
- Vegan Chocolate Fudge Sweet Potato Tart
- Best Vegan Fudgy Brownies
- The Best Vegan Gluten-free Chocolate Muffins
- 4 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
- Chocolate Coconut Cookies
- Oil-free Double Chocolate Granola
Amazing Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 270 grams 69-70% dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120g) canned lite coconut milk, shaken first (see NOTES)
- 1/4 cup (80g) pure maple syrup, room temperature!
- 3 tablespoons (48g) raw cashew butter (see NOTES below!) NO added oil/sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Coating options: unsweetened cocoa powder, powered sugar, coconut sugar, chopped nuts
NOTE
- When making homemade chocolate, accuracy is very important, as this determines whether your chocolate ends up too hard or soft, so I highly recommend weighing all of the ingredients using MY gram weights listed.
- I use this scale.
Instructions
- To a large shallow microwave or heat-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and milk only. Either melt over a double boiler or heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stir and then 15-30 more seconds, stirring in between until 90% melted, being careful not to burn. Stir or whisk until completely smooth and all the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add the maple syrup, cashew butter, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Add the bowl to the fridge to set and firm up 6-8 hours minimum or overnight is preferred and easier to work with.
- After the mixture has firmed up, use a small cookie scoop to roll the mixture into about 2 dozen truffles. Roll them in balls with your hands and roll them into a bowl of cocoa powder to coat evenly, shaking any excess off. Coat your palms with cocoa powder periodically (or powdered sugar if using). This will greatly help to ease with the sticking and melting a bit of the chocolate from the warmth of your hands. If for some reason, due to climate or other, they are too soft, pop them in the freezer just for about 15 minutes. I never have this problem using the weights listed, but just in case. It's natural for truffles to get soft from the warmth of your hands a tiny bit, but they shouldn't be melting and the cocoa powder on the palms trick makes a huge difference.
- As they sit, the first coating will soak a bit into the truffle, so I like to do a 2nd coating. Keep them stored at room temperature for the perfect, smooth texture if eating the same day. Or you can keep them stored in the fridge for longer and just remove about an hour before serving.
Notes
- DARK CHOCOLATE: Do not use semi-sweet, it needs to be the 69 or 70% at the most for the perfect creaminess and richness that dark chocolate provides. I have tested this with both the HEB brand of dark chocolate baking chips and the Enjoy Life 69% dark chocolate chips. Both work amazing.
- CASHEW BUTTER & SUB: Make sure you are using raw and not roasted and no added sugar, oil or salt or the texture will be ruined. I use my homemade version. Cashew butter gives these an extra layer of creaminess that just can't be achieved from milk and chocolate alone. Not to mention, the added flavor. If you are allergic, I would suggest using sunbutter. It is a similar consistency to cashew butter. Make sure you are using a sunbutter with no added oil and only added sugar/salt. Since sunbutter is much more bitter, the added sugar they add is fine to balance it out since cashew butter is naturally sweet. But it needs to not have oil listed as an ingredient or the truffles will end up too soft. I use the Sunbutter brand, this version when I use it in recipes, but please note I have NOT tested these truffles with them, this is just my best suggestion. If the one you use also has added salt, omit the salt called for above. DO NOT use almond butter. Almond butter will not give the same smoothness since it has skins and is not as smooth, as well as being way more oily/runny. Please keep in mind sunbutter is a bit stronger in flavor, but should still be okay since the chocolate flavor is so pronounced.
- COCONUT MILK: It gives the best creamy texture, leaving no coconut taste behind whatsoever. Make sure to use a good brand only containing coconut, water and/or gum. No added fillers or additional ingredients. Do not use the Polar brand. If you are allergic, I would suggest using another creamy milk in it's place. Keep in mind, I cannot vouch for other milks, having only ever used the coconut here. I advise against lighter milks like almond or rice milk.
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Oh my gosh! I am so excited to try these, they look delicious. Thank you!
Yay Amy! Can’t wait to hear when you do!
For the sunbutter sub it does contain some oil and sugar. Which one do you recommend?
Actually, I buy the Sunbutter brand version that only contains sunflower seeds and sugar. It’s very mildly sweet and since it’s more bitter than cashew butter (which is naturally sweet), the added sugar is the best sub in both taste and texture. Just make sure to stir the jar well first, since the natural oils can settle at the top.
I just linked under the NOTES to the exact version I use without added oil.
I cannot wait to make these!!
What brand canned light coconut milk do you recommend. I’m so excited to make these truffles.
Thai kitchen, Tase or Thai or the Sprouts lite coconut milk brands.
These look delicious! Do you think they’d keep ok if mailed?
Oh not sure about that! I’ve never tried that. Also depending on the climates they are traveling through, any warmth will make them melt.
Just made the truffles and left the chocolate mix sit overnight, made the truffles the next day, I covered half of the truffles in cacao powder and the other half in coconut sugar, I loved both versions, the kids loved the ones covered in coconut sugar. We had 4 truffles the first session, and they still asked for more….they won’t last long they are just THAT GOOD!! They taste better than the truffles from a famous Belgian Chocolatier, and it’s healthier…I hope 😉
That’s so amazing to hear!! Thank you!
Hi Brandy! Just made these truffles are they are AMAZING!! I also coated half of them in cocoa powder and the other half in coconut sugar and both are delicious – they are even better than truffles from a high-end chocolate shop. I plan to make these for the holidays – how long would you say that the truffles stay fresh? Just set them out a bit before serving so they come back to room temperature.
Awww yay Vanessa! So thrilled you love them so much! Thank you for making them and leaving a review! I keep extras in the fridge for days, just cover well and they are still fabulous.
These are DEADLY. DANGEROUS. Lol. My mom made them for vacation and loved them. And she hates coconut flavor which these thankfully for her have none of. So 10 for 10 highly recommend 🙂
Haha! I agree, they are very deadly around here too, hard to stop eating them!
Wow, so simple yet super decadent. I made half covered in cocoa and half in coconut sugar. They were both equally wonderful. I was totally surprised how something with such simple ingredients can taste like it’s from a high end chocolatier. All my guests were gushing over them and these would be a great gift as well.
Woohoo! That’s amazing!!
These were absolutely delicious!
So lovely to hear that!!
Can I use full fat instead of lite coconut milk? Does it make a difference in taste?
I’m looking forward to making these! Thanks!
I would dilute it first because it is much thicker than lite. I’d blend the can of full fat with 1 can filtered water and then measure, that should work!
Going to make these for Valentine’s Day! Thank you!
These are AMAZING. I can’t stop eating them!!!
These were sooooo good. Rolling them in the cocoa powder really puts them over the top. And I didn’t even do these 100% right bevause I tried to make the cashew butter in my vitamix which didn’t work. It got the cashews like halfway there and I figured what the heck I’m dumping it in anyways lol. And it worked. And my husband told me I needed to put a review on these because they were so amazing.
Wanted to let you know that I made these chocolate truffles for a party last weekend and they were LOVED by vegans and non vegans alike. A HUGE SUCCESS!! They turned out perfect. I rolled them in Hersheys Special Dark Cocoa which contrasted just enough to complement the sweet of the truffle!! This recipe is a keeper!!!
So fantastic to hear this Barbara! Yay!