Vegan Chestnut Truffles – Easy Homemade Treats
These vegan chestnut truffles are quick to mix, smooth in texture, and naturally sweetened with maple. They chill firm, use only a few ingredients, and work well for gifting or keeping in the fridge for the week.
Ingredients
- 200 g cooked chestnuts either vac packed or roasted and peeled
- 65 g vegan butter
- 30 g cocoa powder plus extra for rolling
- 75 g dark vegan chocolate 70% or higher
- 80 ml maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- ground hazelnuts for rolling
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Add the chestnuts, vegan butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a food processor and blend until mostly smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
- Pour in the melted chocolate and blend again until the mixture becomes glossy and cohesive. If it feels too soft, chill for 10–15 minutes; if too firm, add 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into approximately 15 g portions, shaping each one into a smooth ball.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, crushed hazelnuts, or cacao nibs, then place on a plate and chill for at least 30 minutes or until firm.