Description
Deliciously rich and vegan Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Truffles featuring a creamy hazelnut center and a perfect coating of chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder. These gluten-free, no-bake truffles combine the zesty brightness of orange marmalade with the deep flavor of cocoa and the crunch of hazelnuts, making an elegant and healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- ½ cup fruit sweetened orange marmalade
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
Coating
- ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts or extra cocoa powder
For the Center
- 15-18 whole hazelnuts (for the truffle centers)
Instructions
- Prepare hazelnut meal. Process 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground into a meal.
- Combine truffle ingredients. Add orange marmalade, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut sugar to the hazelnut meal in the processor. Process until the mixture starts to come together and slightly balls up. Check the consistency by rolling a small amount into a ball; if too wet, add more cocoa powder; if too dry, add more maple syrup or marmalade and process again.
- Prepare coating and workspace. Spread your chosen coating—finely chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder—in a bowl. Line a tray or plate with parchment paper and set aside. Keep whole hazelnuts handy for the centers.
- Shape the truffles. Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands. Press a whole hazelnut into the center, then roll again to seal it inside.
- Coat each truffle. Roll the truffle balls in the chopped hazelnut or cocoa powder coating until evenly covered. Place the coated truffles on the parchment-lined tray.
- Chill and serve. Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to set. Store them sealed at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen. Refrigeration is preferred for best texture.
Notes
- These truffles are rich, vegan, and gluten-free, making them suitable for many dietary preferences.
- Adjust the coating based on your preference for texture; chopped hazelnuts provide crunch, cocoa powder gives a smooth, intense chocolate finish.
- If the mixture is too sticky, chill briefly before shaping to make rolling easier.
- Store truffles properly in a sealed container to maintain freshness. They freeze well for longer storage.
- Feel free to substitute the orange marmalade with other jam flavors for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
