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These Vegan Tequila Truffles are rich, creamy, chocolaty and simple. They are easy to make and perfect for the holiday season.
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Vegan Tequila Truffles

Truffles are really easy to make, and so delicious for so little effort.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 16 Truffles
Calories 149kcal
Author Jeni Hernandez

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Coconut milk full fat
  • 12 oz. Vegan Dark Chocolate at least 70% Cacao finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp. Mexican Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp. Tequila
  • ¼-½ tsp. Chili Powder optional
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder for 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3mg