Dark Chocolate Truffles

Celebrate May and Mother’s Day with these easy four ingredient, dark chocolate truffles.

Not too sweet, but rich and satisfying, these two bite candies require no baking or special equipment.

 

Best of all, dark chocolate truffles are also

gluten free,

dairy free and

vegan.

(For you Cinco de Mayo fans, check out my favorite recipes for Pan con tomate, Lime Chicken with Fresh Peach Salsa, Gazpacho with Parmesan Crisps and Ruby Red Sangria.)

Coconut or almond milk, good quality dark chocolate, vanilla extract and unsweetened cocoa powder are all you need to make dark chocolate truffles.

Other ingredients are optional.

This recipe uses half of a Trader Joe’s Pound Plus Dark Chocolate Bar.

While the truffles take only about thirty minutes to make, they need one to two hours in the fridge to firm up before rolling and decorating.

Use a cheese grater to grate or sharp knife to finely chop dark chocolate (to ensure easier melting).

Use the photos and recipe below as your guide to make a smooth, lump free truffle “batter”.

If any chocolate chunks remain, carefully microwave just ten seconds at a time and then keep stirring gently until smooth.

Chill for an hour or until firm enough to form balls and roll in toppings.

Think of these truffles as a “basic sugar cookie”.

By adding flavorings and toppings, you can vary the taste and look of your truffle “base” :

*Flavor truffles with your favorite flavorings, such as vanilla or bourbon or add a touch ( 1/4 tsp) of cinnamon, chili powder or sea salt.

*For variety, separate the chocolate balls into groups and roll a few each in cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, flaked coconut or powdered sugar.

Get creative with your own variations: colored sugar, sprinkles, crushed red hots or mini M&Ms.

Never made candy before?

Dark chocolate truffles are a beginner’s dream.

For a professional look, place truffles in little mini muffin liners.

Find inexpensive little gift boxes like the ones below at your favorite craft store or Tuesday Morning.

Serving ideas:

Place a few truffles on a plate of cookies, berries or on a tray of cheese, fruit and crackers.

Bring some to mom, dad, the graduate or to any of your spring and summer celebrations.

At only 108 calories a serving, you can afford to

Dig in to Dark Chocolate Truffles!

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