I’m always looking for shortcuts in the kitchen so many of my ‘bliss ball’ types of recipes often become slices, and my cup cakes often become big cakes! I don’t do fiddly so well but at Christmas time, I am happy to put in just a little extra effort. So whilst with this recipe you definitely can use store bought hazelnut meal, I personally love to roast the hazelnuts first – it just lends an incredible flavour to this treat.
Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.
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A decadent, easy to make treat - these Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles are sure to become a firm favourite. Gluten, grain and dairy-free.
- 200 grams (2 cups) roasted hazelnut meal (hazelnuts roasted or dehydrated, skins rubbed off and then ground to a meal, taking care not to over grind it so it becomes oily or nut butter!)
- 80 grams (¼ cup) sweetener (either rice malt syrup or maple syrup, the more you use the sweeter they are)
- 100 grams (2 cup) shredded coconut
- 100 grams (½ cup) raw extra virgin coconut oil, melted
- 20 grams (or 2 heaped tablespoons) of cacao powder (or more for a richer dark chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean powder or paste
- 1 tablespoon cacao, to coat them
- 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut, to coat them
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In a food processor combine on low speed (Thermomix speed 4) the hazelnut meal, sweetener, coconut, coconut oil, cocoa and vanilla until just combined (Thermomix 5 seconds). You can also mix by hand, just make sure the coconut oil is in its liquid form.
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You are aiming for a mixture that rolls into small balls easily, so if it's too dry add a little more coconut oil or sweetener, if too wet, add more hazelnut meal.
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Mix the extra cacao and coconut together in a small bowl and roll each of the balls to coat.
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Place on a tray (in a single layer) and pop in the freezer to set.
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Store airtight in the freezer until ready to serve.
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They can be made weeks ahead in preparation for Christmas Day.
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These must be kept chilled or they will melt on a warm day. I often double this recipe to make a bigger batch (trust me, you’ll be wanting more)!
Fructose friendly
Choose rice malt syrup as your sweetener.
Nut-free
Replace the hazelnuts with toasted sunflower seeds, ground.
Coconut-free
Replace the coconut with more ground nuts.
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Deb dunt says
Could I use melted butter instead of coconut oil?
Georgia Harding says
Deb you could try. I haven’t tested it with butter, perhaps try a small batch first G x
Deb dunt says
Georgia could I use almond meal instead of hazelnuts and so make it taste like a traditional truffle?
Georgia Harding says
Yes definitely Deb G x
Linda Robinson says
I just made them with unsalted butter, melted and worked a treat.
Georgia Harding says
Great to know, thanks Linda G x
Danielle Jonathan Musgrove says
Is this for a TM31?
Georgia Harding says
Yes that’s right G x
Paula says
So easy and delicious – will be a regular here. Love them, like all your recipes. Sensational
Georgia Harding says
Thanks so much. Thrilled you love them Paula. And thanks for taking the time to post feedback and rate the recipe too G x