What is a substitute for heavy cream in truffles?

Full-fat coconut milk or a blend of coconut milk and coconut cream are an ideal substitute for heavy cream. The truffles in this photo are made from canned coconut milk; I recommend choosing a brand that is in a container that doesn't contain BPA.

How long will homemade chocolate truffles last?

Homemade truffles can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and for up to 6 months in the freezer . For the best texture and flavor, bring them to room temperature before serving. Even if you're planning on gifting your chocolate truffles, be sure to store them in the fridge or freezer.

How do vegans replace heavy cream?

Soy milk and olive oil For a vegan dairy-free alternative to heavy cream, try mixing soy milk with olive oil. Much like the pairing of milk and butter, olive oil adds fat to the soy milk for a flavor and function comparable to heavy cream.

What is a vegan alternative to heavy cream?

What Do Vegans Use Instead of Heavy Cream? Fortunately, nearly any plant-based milk can be made into a heavy cream substitute. Nut milks, including hemp milk, oat milk, coconut milk and soy milk can all be used as the base for a heavy cream substitute with the addition of the right fats.

Why are truffles so expensive?

Why are truffles so expensive? Pound for pound, truffle is one of the most expensive foods you can buy. The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate . They also have a short shelf life.

Can you freeze home made chocolate truffles?

To give as presents, place 8-10 truffles in individual foil or paper cases inside small, lined boxes tied with ribbon. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to give them. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for three days, or frozen for up to a month . Defrost in the fridge overnight.

Should I refrigerate chocolate truffles?

Do not refrigerate chocolate . Whether you only eat gourmet truffles or consume any chocolate put in front of you, please don't store chocolate in the fridge. This is because chocolate easily absorbs the odors of whatever items it is placed near to in a fridge, which can have a detrimental effect on its flavor.

What can you substitute to make heavy cream?

You can make a stand-in for the heavy cream called for in a recipe where it will be mixed with other ingredients. Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a large glass bowl and gradually whisk in 3/4 cup whole milk or half and half. You'll end up with 1 cup of a cream substitute.

What is a substitute for 1 cup of heavy cream?

If you have butter and milk (whole milk or even half-and-half work best), you can make your own heavy cream substitute. To make 1 cup of heavy cream, melt 1/4 cup of butter and slowly whisk in 3/4 cup milk . This works for most baking or cooking recipes that require heavy cream, but it will not whisk into stiff peaks.

How do you thicken truffle fillings?

Use a higher chocolate-to-cream ratio to produce a thicker ganache. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, and compound chocolate all melt down to a thinner consistency than dark chocolate does. For a thicker ganache, like for truffles, use a 2:1 ratio of chocolate to cream.

How do you firm up a truffle mixture?

If the mixture is getting too soft, put it in the fridge or freezer and let it firm up before continuing .

Chocolate Coffee Truffles Recipe (Paleo, Vegan)

Dec 20, 2021 · 5 Comments

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These healthy chocolate truffles have a rich, creamy fudge filling made with coconut cream, dark chocolate and instant coffee. They're dipped in dark chocolate and topped with a pinch of flaked salt. This chocolate coffee truffles recipe is paleo, vegan and easily made keto.

Chocolate Coffee Truffles Recipe (Paleo, Vegan) - Bake It Paleo (1)

I couldn't let the holidays pass without adding another truffles recipe to the blog. And guys, you don't want to miss out on this one!

These chocolate coffee truffles are rich and creamy, super decadent and look fancy, but I promise they're easy to make.

I had the idea for them after trying Pascha Chocolate's 70% dark chocolate with Arabica coffee (SO good by the way). While using coffee flavored chocolate isn't required, this ingredient really enhances the coffee flavor.

Recipe Highlights

paleo & vegan friendly (easily made keto)
no condensed milk or heavy cream (dairy free)
free from top allergens
rich and creamy filling
easy to make

These homemade coffee truffles would be the perfect holiday gift for friends or for serving at a dinner party. They won't disappoint!

Chocolate Coffee Truffles Recipe (Paleo, Vegan) - Bake It Paleo (2)

Ingredients in Coffee Truffles

Here's what you need to make these vegan coffee truffles:

dark chocolate: I used coffee flavored chocolate, but any type will do
coconut cream: just the cream from a can of full fat coconut milk. I suggest refrigerating the can overnight to ensure that the cream has separated from the milk.
butter or shortening: I used Nutiva non-hydrogenated shortening, but any vegan butter (or regular if you aren't dairy-free) will work
vanilla extract
instant coffee: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee is my instant coffee of choice (great flavor and ingredients)
salt
coconut oil

Chocolate Coffee Truffles Recipe (Paleo, Vegan) - Bake It Paleo (3)

How to Make Chocolate Coffee Truffles

These paleo coffee truffles may look fancy, but they're an easy, no-bake dessert. Here's what you need to do:

First, combine all of the filling ingredients in a small saucepan. This includes the chocolate (you'll use one bar for the filling and one bar for the coating), coconut cream, vegan butter, vanilla, instant coffee and salt.

Place the saucepan on the stove top (simmer burner) and melt the ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently. Once melted, remove from heat and place the mixture in fridge to chill for at least 45 minutes. The filling needs to be solid enough to roll into balls.

After chilling, roll the filling mixture into balls about 1 tablespoon in size. This is easiest to do with a small cookie scoop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store coffee truffles?

These dark chocolate coffee truffles are best kept in the fridge up to one week. For longer storage, keep them in a sealed baggie or container in the freezer up to one month.

Are these coffee truffles keto?

This truffle recipe can be made keto by using a keto friendly chocolate in place of the coffee flavored chocolate.

Do I have to use coffee flavored chocolate?

Nope! You may use any type of chocolate you wish for the filling and coating. If you are not using a coffee flavored chocolate, then I recommend using 2 teaspoons of instant coffee instead of 1 for the filling.

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