These Vegan Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles are rich and decadent! The center filling is thick and fudgy, and completely coated with a chocolate layer topped with fresh orange zest and flaky sea salt! Plus they're made with simple, wholesome ingredients like orange puree, coconut flour, and dark chocolate.
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🍴Ingredient Notes
- Dark Chocolate Chips - Since I’m dairy-free I like to use vegan chocolate chips. I personally love the brand Pascha – they make high quality chocolate that’s dairy-free and soy-free. The 85% dark chips are my favorite because they’re sweet but not too sweet! They also have a 100% cacao option that is great for anyone who is sugar free.
- Orange Puree - One medium sized orange blended. Don't forget to zest the orange before peeling it!
- Coconut Milk - Or sub with any dairy-free milk! (Almond, Oat etc.)
- Coconut Flour - This creates a nice center texture. I have not tested this recipe with any other flours.
- Orange Zest - From one orange. Make sure you wash the orange before grating!
- Vanilla Extract - I love adding vanilla to all of my sweet treats - especially chocolate! It adds a nice layer of flavor.
- Salt - Don't forget the salt - it helps bring out all the flavors. I also like adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top.
- Coconut Oil - You'll need a small amount of coconut oil to thin out the chocolate that you dip the truffles in. Melt with the chocolate.
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Orange
Start by grating the entire orange. Set that aside while you make the puree. Add the peeled orange into a high speed blender, and blend until it's smooth. (About 60 seconds.)
Step 2: Making the truffles
Next add the chocolate chips, orange puree, orange zest, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt into a sauce pan. Stir on low heat with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl.
Step 3: Chilling
Fold together the chocolate mixture with the coconut flour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 4: Putting it all together
In a small bowl melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20 second intervals. (Stirring in between.) It should be smooth and creamy! Then, dip each ball with two forks into the chocolate, and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until all of the balls are evenly coated. Place the balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set. Enjoy!
Helpful Tips
- Heat the chocolate at a very low temperature so it doesn't burn. Stir continuously.
- Use a whisk to stir the chocolate! It works much better than a spoon.
- Save some orange zest to sprinkle on top!
- I love adding flaky sea salt on top, but it's totally optional.
- Let the dough chill for at least 1 hour or it will be hard to roll out. (Either way it's a little messy!)
- Use a cookie scoop to create the perfect size balls.
- For dipping, I always use two forks so the excess chocolate can drip off. If you don't let it drip each truffle with have a flat ring of chocolate at the bottom.
- Use parchment paper so the truffles don't stick!
How to store leftovers
Leftover truffles should be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Serve chilled!
More chocolate recipes!
- Healthy Homemade Almond Joy Bars
- Nut Free Chocolate Spread Recipe (Vegan)
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Paleo)
- Paleo Chocolate Trifle Cups
- Chocolate Orange Brownies (Paleo)
After you make these Vegan Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles, make sure to leave a comment & rate the recipe! Your feedback is helpful for me, and for anyone planning to try this recipe. I hope you love them as much as I do!
Recipe
Vegan Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
- Small Sauce Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- ½ Cup Orange Puree One medium sized orange blended.
- ¼ Cup Coconut Milk Or any dairy-free milk!
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Flour
- Orange Zest From one orange.
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Top Coating
- ½ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
Preparing the Orange
- Start by grating the entire orange. Set that aside while you make the puree. Add the peeled orange into a high speed blender, and blend until it's smooth. (About 60 seconds.)
Making the Truffles
- Next add the chocolate chips, orange puree, orange zest, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt into a sauce pan.
- Stir on low heat with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl.
- Fold together the chocolate mixture with the coconut flour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Once the truffle mixture has cooled, roll into 14 small balls. Place on a plate, and return to the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate.
Putting it all together
- In a small bowl melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20 second intervals. (Stirring in between.) It should be smooth and creamy!
- Dip each ball with two forks into the chocolate, and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until all of the balls are evenly coated.
- Place the balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set. Enjoy!
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Heat the chocolate at a very low temperature so it doesn't burn. Stir continuously.
- Use a whisk to stir the chocolate! It works much better than a spoon.
- Save some orange zest to sprinkle on top!
- I love adding flaky sea salt on top, but it's totally optional.
- Let the dough chill for at least 1 hour or it will be hard to roll out. (Either way it's a little messy!)
- Use a cookie scoop to create the perfect size balls.
- For dipping, I always use two forks so the excess chocolate can drip off. If you don't let it drip each truffle with have a flat ring of chocolate at the bottom.
- Use parchment paper so the truffles don't stick!
How to store leftovers
Leftover truffles should be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Serve chilled!Nutrition
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I can’t wait to make these! They look delicious!