These peanut butter and chocolate truffles are a delicious vegan dessert that is sure to impress. Made with rich chocolate and gooey peanut butter, these truffles are sure not to disappoint. A sprinkling of sea salt makes them a true winner!
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Why you'll love this recipe
Aside from being genuinely decadent, these truffles will leave you intensely satisfied. One of the things I really like about this recipe is that it only requires five ingredients-no special gluten-free flour or almond paste. There's a good chance that you already have these ingredients in your pantry.
Vegan desserts are delicious
Deciding to bake a vegan dessert can seem like a daunting commitment. No milk? No eggs? Wait…no, BUTTER?! But, thankfully, just because we've grown up thinking that we needed eggs to make our cakes rise and butter to make them rich doesn't make it accurate.
Heather's helpful hints
If your dates are not quite combining, drizzle in a tiny bit of warm water (1 teaspoon at a time) scraping down sides as needed, and mix until a rough paste or ball forms. If you add too much water it will be challenging to handle them later as they won't freeze up nicely.
Recipe
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Medjool dates pitted
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate dairy-free
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
Instructions
- Blend/pulse your dates until they completely mixed and form a ball in your food processor. Add ½ teaspoon sea salt and mix once more to incorporate. Using a small melon baller, scoop out small balls and roll/form them into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20-30 minutes to set.
- In the meantime, drizzle on peanut butter until the top is coated. If your peanut butter is super firm and not spreadable (meaning it's either dry or not the natural variety), add it to a small mixing bowl with ½ tablespoon of coconut oil and microwave to melt. Stir to combine, then proceed as instructed. Freeze again for another 15-20 minutes, or until the peanut butter has formed a semi-firm "shell."
- Warm the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30 second increments with 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Remove truffles from freezer and, using a fork, scoop truffles up and quickly immerse in chocolate, using a small spoon to drizzle chocolate evenly on top. Then gently shake off excess chocolate and place back on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Top truffles with a small sprinkle of sea salt (optional), and repeat until all truffles are coated. Place back in freezer or fridge to set - about 30 minutes. Set out from the freezer or fridge to serve. For softer truffles, let come to room temperature.
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Happy Baking!
Heather
Sherri says
Oh boy!!!! So yummy :-)
Heather @ Sweet Precision says
Oh goodness, they were totally addictive Sherri! It's a good thing we brought them to a dinner party, otherwise I would have eaten waaay to many ;)
Sherri says
Haha :D
AppetiteDeluxe says
YUM!
chef mimi says
WOOOOWWW! these look incredible. and you're right - i have no issues or allergies, but I'd still make them. they remind me of buckeyes a little, but those don't have dates...
Heather @ Sweet Precision says
I was totally surprised by how much I enjoyed them! I must admit that Buckeyes are an absolute favorite of mine... they are absolutely decadent.
Francesca says
They really look good and delicious, Heather! You did an amazing job! Brava! :-)
Heather @ Sweet Precision says
Thank you Francesca!!
Just Add Attitude says
I love Medjool dates and chocolate too, so I am sure I would love these. Well done on finding such a lovely desert that fitted the dairy, gluten, and egg free criteria.;)
Heather @ Sweet Precision says
Thanks B :) This definitely made me put my thinking cap on. When you take out flour, eggs, and butter you have to get a little creative! ;)
MOM says
Oh my. Another quick and easy and delicious treat. Your last two posts have me inspired. Thank you, Heather.
Heather @ Sweet Precision says
Well maybe we can put that inspiration to work when you and dad come to visit and make one of the recipes!
Tracy Lee Karner says
Definitely. Making these!!!!
Thanks for the recipe, Heather. Well done, you!
Tracy Lee Karner says
Also sharing on Facebook!
Heather @ Sweet Precision says
YAY! Thank you Tracy :) I have to say that these truffles may indeed be a new favorite of mine. They are totally addictive!
Tracy Lee Karner says
You can see that my friends think so, too!