Description
Delight in these rich and decadent Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Truffles featuring a luscious combination of raw hazelnuts, fruity orange marmalade, and smooth cocoa powder. These vegan, gluten-free truffles are coated with finely chopped hazelnuts for a perfect crunchy texture and hold a whole hazelnut center for an extra nutty surprise. They are easy to prepare and require no baking, making them a quick and elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- ½ cup orange marmalade (fruit sweetened preferred)
- 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
- 15-18 extra hazelnuts for center
Instructions
- Prepare Hazelnut Meal: Process 1 ½ cups of raw hazelnuts in a food processor until they become a fine meal.
- Combine Ingredients: Add orange marmalade, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the hazelnut meal in the processor. Process until the mixture is combined.
- Add Coconut Sugar: Add ¼ cup coconut sugar and process again until the mixture starts to come together and slightly ball up. Test the consistency by rolling a small amount into a ball; adjust by adding more cocoa powder if too wet or more maple syrup or jam if too dry, processing again as needed.
- Prepare Coating: Spread the finely chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder in a bowl for coating the truffles later. Line a plate or tray with parchment paper.
- Form Truffles: Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of truffle mixture and roll into a ball with your hands. Press one whole hazelnut into the center and reshape the ball to seal it inside.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle in the chopped hazelnut or cocoa powder coating until evenly covered. Place finished truffles on the lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to set. Store in a sealed container at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for later enjoyment, with refrigeration recommended for best texture.
Notes
- These truffles are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free when using fruit sweetened marmalade and coconut sugar.
- Coating with finely chopped hazelnuts adds a delightful crunch; alternatively, use cocoa powder for a smoother coating.
- Adjust the moisture of the mixture with additional cocoa powder or maple syrup/jam to achieve the perfect consistency for rolling.
- They keep well refrigerated and can be frozen for extended storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
