Truffles are really easy to make, and so delicious for so little effort.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 2 hourshours
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours5 minutesminutes
Servings 16Truffles
Calories 149kcal
Author Jeni Hernandez
Ingredients
½cupCoconut milkfull fat
12oz.Vegan Dark Chocolate at least 70% Cacaofinely chopped
1pinchSea Salt
½tsp.Mexican Vanilla Extract
2tbsp.Tequila
¼-½tsp.Chili Powderoptional
¼cupCocoa powderfor dusting
Instructions
In a medium saucepan heat the the coconut milk over medium heat. When the milk comes to a low boil add the chopped chocolate and continually stir until about ¾ of the chocolate has melted. Turn off the heat and add the pinch of salt, vanilla, tequila and chili powder if using. Keep stirring until all of the chocolate has melted.
Pour the chocolate into a loaf pan or shallow dish. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the chocolate is almost solid. If the chocolate is still wet in some spots continue chilling until firm.
Once the chocolate is chilled and firm, prepare a dish with the cocoa powder for rolling. Use a tablespoon sized scoop to scoop out small balls; I like to use a cookie scoop. Scoop out the tablespoon size balls then gently use your hands to roll into a round ball shape. Toss in cocoa powder to coat and shake off the excess. Transfer to a cookie sheet or pan lined with wax paper. Continue until all the chocolate has been scooped out. Depending on the size of the scoop, you should get about 14-16 truffles.
Enjoy the truffles right away or store in a tightly covered container in the fridge. Let the truffles come up to room temperature before serving, about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
It is completely optional but for a little kick add chili powder to the ganache. I like to use guajillo chili powder.