Description
Delight in these rich and creamy Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Truffles, featuring a velvety blend of hazelnuts, cocoa, and a burst of natural orange marmalade. Perfectly coated with crunchy chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder, these gluten-free, vegan treats offer the ultimate indulgence with a satisfying hazelnut center in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups hazelnuts (raw)
- ½ cup orange marmalade (fruit sweetened or preferred jam flavor)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
Coating and Filling
- ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts or extra cocoa powder for coating
- 15-18 whole hazelnuts for center
Instructions
- Prepare Hazelnuts: Process 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts in a food processor until they form a fine meal.
- Combine Ingredients: Add orange marmalade, cocoa powder, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract to the hazelnut meal and pulse to combine evenly.
- Add Coconut Sugar: Sprinkle in ¼ cup coconut sugar and process once more. The mixture should start to ball up. Test by rolling a small amount into a ball; if too wet, add more cocoa powder; if too dry, add maple syrup or jam and process again.
- Prepare Coating: Spread chopped hazelnuts or cocoa powder in a shallow bowl to coat the truffles.
- Form Truffles: Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into a ball by hand. Press a whole hazelnut into the center and roll again to seal.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each ball in the coating mixture until fully covered and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to set. Enjoy chilled, or store in a sealed container at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- These truffles are vegan and gluten-free, making them suitable for a variety of diets.
- Use raw hazelnuts for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust sweetness and texture by varying maple syrup and cocoa powder as needed.
- For a different flavor profile, substitute the orange marmalade with your favorite jam.
- Store truffles refrigerated for optimal texture, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
