Vegan truffles

Make these gorgeous vegan truffles as a snack or an edible gift for family and friends. They’re made with dairy-free chocolate and plant-based milk

Prep:15 mins
Cook:10 mins
plus 4 hrs chilling
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 67
fat 5g
saturates 3g
carbs 5g
sugars 0g
fibre 1g
protein 1g
salt 0.01g

Ingredients

200g dairy-free dark chocolate, finely chopped
100ml plant-based milk (we used oat)
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cocoa powder

Method

Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Tip the milk, sugar and vanilla into a small saucepan, then bring to the boil over a medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Pour the hot milk mixture over the chocolate, leave to sit for 1 min, then stir until the chocolate has melted and the mix is smooth. Cover and chill for 4 hrs until set.
Roll teaspoons of the mixture into balls using your hands, then transfer to a small baking tray or plate – you may like to wear gloves. You should have about 20 balls.
Put the cocoa powder on a shallow plate, and roll the chilled truffles in it until well-coated, tapping off any excess, if needed. Chill until you’re ready to gift. Will keep in the fridge for up to four days.

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