Vegan truffles

Votes: 8

Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 30-35 truffles

These vegan and gluten-free chocolate truffles will appeal to those who follow a healthy diet, or even a strict vegetarian one. The delicate cashew cream paired with chocolate is the highlight of this healthy dessert. Toppings of pistachios, cocoa, or ginger complete the treat.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Truffles

2/3 cup cashew cream, recipe below
340g vegan chocolate granules with 41% cocoa content
1 tsp. agave syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1/2 medium orange
Topping options: Finely chopped pistachios, cocoa powder, vegan chocolate chips, finely chopped candied ginger

Cashew cream

1 cup of water
1 cup raw cashew nuts

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the cashew cream and chocolate chips. Place the bowl in a saucepan of simmering hot water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the agave syrup, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Refrigerate the mixture until set, about 1 hour.
Using a small ice cream scoop or a 1-tbsp round measuring spoon, scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. With damp hands, roll the mixture into balls and return them to the baking sheet. Refrigerate the truffles until firm, about 1 hour. Roll the truffles in any of the suggested toppings and serve.

Cashew cream

Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight at room temperature.
In a blender, blend the cashews and water on high speed for about 1 minute until creamy and smooth.

Advice

Vegan chocolate chips can be found at health food or natural food stores.

Leftover cashew cream can be sweetened with agave syrup or sugar and used as a topping for baked goods, ice cream, or coffee drinks.