Raw Chocolate Truffles Recipe

GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | VEGAN

Makes 12-14

This raw chocolate truffles recipe makes a fantastic treat for Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion. They’re made with all-natural ingredients and are free from dairy, gluten and refined sugars. Plus, they’re easy to make and don’t require any cooking whatsoever.

Raw cacao is a superfood, containing essential antioxidants and minerals with proven health benefits. I particularly like the brand Choc Chick, which can be found in most good health food stores or online. I like to make a batch and keep them in the freezer for special occasions and those moments when I need a chocolatey boost. Enjoy them with a warming cup of Pukka Herbs organic love tea.

Ingredients

Base Ganache (Olive oil OR Coconut oil)

200g Raw Cacao Mass
80g Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil/Coconut Oil
50g Brown Rice Syrup
50g Apple Syrup

Flavour inspiration

Peppermint oil (add in a few drops only)
Passionfruit puree (1-2 tsp)
Crushed pineapple (1-2 tsp)
Yuzu juice
Dried apricot, finely diced

Topping inspiration

Dessiccated coconut
Sesame seeds, lightly toasted
Crushed hazelnuts
Matcha powder

Method

For the base ganache, combine all ingredients in a bain-marie. If you don’t have one, you can rest a heatproof bowl or jug (we’ve found a pyrex jug works well), over a saucepan of simmering water.
Stir constantly to emulsify.
When just emulsified, remove from heat, leave to cool.
To add flavours, ensure that all flavours are of the same temperature as the ganache.
Thoroughly combine and leave to set in fridge.
Once set, scoop balls with a mini ice cream scoop or spoon and roll in desired topping.
Leave to firm up in fridge.

To note: Even though this doesn’t contain any refined sugar, natural sugar is still a form of sugar do don’t go overboard!