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    Vegan Amaretto Chocolate Truffles

    Published: May 28, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Amanda Mason · 18 Comments

    Yield 25
    Cook 15 minutes minutes
    Prep 1 hour hour
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    An amaretto truffle ball on a counter.
    Close up of 2 amaretto balls drizzled in white chocolate.
    8 chocolate truffle amaretto balls on a counter, chocolate chips on table.
    8 chocolate truffle amaretto balls on a counter, chocolate chips on table.
    Chocolate truffles on a board topped with white chocolate drizzle.

    Chocolate truffles have never been so easy to make! With a hint of amaretto, these vegan truffles are both rich and creamy. So indulgent, these truffles are a chocolate lover's dream dessert!

    8 chocolate truffle amaretto balls on a counter, chocolate chips on table.

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Earth Echo Foods. All opinions are my own.

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    • 🍽️ Why This Recipe Works
    • Benefits of Earth Echo Cacao Bliss
    • 🛒 Ingredients You'll Need
    • Where To Buy Cacao Bliss + Coupon Code
    • 📋 Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
    • Paramount Crystals
    • 💭 Expert Tips and FAQs
    • Vegan Amaretto Chocolate Truffles Recipe

    Chocolate truffles are absolutely divine! And let me go ahead and tell you, these are not hard to make. I never thought I could make homemade chocolate truffles, ESPECIALLY a vegan version.

    I can promise you that no one will ever know these are vegan truffles. Filled with a decadent ganache center and then dipped in semi-sweet melted chocolate, I can safely say these are the best chocolate truffles I've ever tasted.

    Close up of 2 amaretto balls drizzled in white chocolate.


    🍽️ Why This Recipe Works


    1. This truffle dessert is made with Cacao Bliss which is a high quality cacao powder. Cacao powder is different than cocoa powder because cocoa is typically cut with sugars and additives where raw cacao is cacao in its purest form with no sugars or additives. 

    2. These chocolate truffles are 100% vegan and is an easy chocolate candy recipe to make based on my recipe instructions and expert tips!

    3. Perfect for any occasion! I've served these as wedding Hors d'oeuvres, holiday truffles for Christmas, and as end of the year gifts for teachers.

    A bite taken out of a truffle ball sitting around other chocolate truffles.

    Benefits of Earth Echo Cacao Bliss

    Any baker will tell you that using a high quality cocoa powder is essential. Not only is it essential in baking, but it's essential when making chocolate desserts. But cacao powder is not cocoa powder. It's better!!

    Not only is Cacao powder gluten free, vegan, soy free, and organic, it's full of powerful superfood ingredients such as Raw Cacao, which can help support the body's natural ability to maintain healthy blood sugar levels already in normal range.

    It also contains Turmeric which is known to help fight temporary inflammation and also aids in digestion. The MCT Powder can also help you feel full longer.

    The Cinnamon and Monk Fruit can help satisfy your sweet tooth.
    It also contains Coconut Nectar which can aid as a prebiotic and feeds the healthy gut bacteria in your lower intestine. And it also contains Himalayan Salt which contains over 84 minerals and can also help balance pH levels in your body.

    To learn more about the nutritional value in Cacao Bliss, you can read more at Earth Echo Cacao Bliss

    🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

    Since this is a vegan recipe, I'm only using vegan ingredients. Earth Balance vegan butter works amazingly well in this recipe and can be found at most local grocery stores, Sprouts, and Trader Joe's.

    Coconut milk won't work when making these homemade truffles so it's important to use coconut whipping cream. Nature's Charm is my favorite brand to use when making these vegan chocolate truffles and it can also be found a Sprouts or even on amazon.

    There are several brands of vegan chocolate on the market, but I've found that the Enjoy Life brand is the easiest to melt. It's smooth and super rich in flavor.

    And we can't forget the Amaretto! Recipes with Amaretto liqueur are divine and these chocolate truffle balls are no exception. It has a nutty flavor and tastes a lot like almond. I add a bit of almond extract to this recipe because it compliments the flavor of the Amaretto.

    Coconut whipping cream, almond extract, vegan butter, vegan chocolate chips, cacao bliss, and amaretto on counter.

    Where To Buy Cacao Bliss + Coupon Code

    You can buy Cacao Bliss here and get 15% off your purchase by using the code REPEATING! It's never been so easy to enjoy cacao! Not only is it amazing in this recipe, but it can also be used when baking and in your morning coffee!

    📋 Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

    Chop and Mix The Chocolate

    Making chocolate truffles is a multi-step process but it's not difficult. All you need is a little bit of time and patience.

    First, you'll start out by placing the morsels in a blender or food processor. You can use mini or regular size morsels. Turn the speed to low until the chocolate is in a chopped/shaved consistency.

    Expert Tip: It's important to chop it because it helps melt more consistently when making the truffle center and the chocolate dipped hard shell. While you can chop the morsels with a knife, it's easier to use a food processor or blender.

    Blender containing whole and chopped chocolate chips.

    Next, put the chopped morsels in a large bowl along with 2 Tablespoons of Cacao powder. Set aside.

    Bowl containing Cacao powder and chocolate.

    Cut The Vegan Butter

    Using a knife, slice 6 Tablespoons of vegan butter and then chop it into small pea-size pieces. Expert Tip: Cutting the butter into small pieces helps the butter melt faster when it's added to the melted chocolate and it contributes to making the ganache center super smooth and velvety.

    Vegan butter being chopped on a cutting board.

    Slow Boil The Coconut Whipping Cream

    Place a small saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat. Pour 1 cup of coconut whipping cream into the saucepan. The coconut whipping cream needs to come to a low boil. It's really important that you continually stir the whipping cream so that it doesn't burn. When the cream is at a slow boil, remove it from the heat. 

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    Saucepan containing heated melting whipping cream.

    Mix and Chill

    Pour the hot cream into the bowl containing the chopped chocolate and Cacao Bliss then whisk until the ingredients start to become well combined. 

    Mixing bowl with whisk stirring chocolate and cream.

    From there, add the almond extract and Amaretto. Then, add the chopped butter to the bowl and continue to hand whisk until it has completely melted. The texture should be creamy and smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill and set for a minimum of 2-3 hours, up to overnight. 

    Mixing bowl combining vegan butter and chocolate, covered with plastic wrap.

    Roll The Truffle Balls

    After the chocolate has completely chilled and set, it is ready to be rolled into truffle balls. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Remove the plastic wrap from the bowl. Using a spoon, scoop out ½ to 1 Tablespoon of the chocolate ganache and using your hands, roll the mixture into a ball. Continue this process until all the ganache has been rolled. Expert Tip: If using ½ Tablespoon of ganache, this recipe will yield about 40-50 chocolate truffles. If using 1 Tablespoon, the recipe will yield 20-30.

    Cover the cookie sheet with plastic wrap and place it back into the refrigerator for another 2-3 hours, up to overnight so they can set.

    Melting Chocolate and The Dipping Process

    Once the chocolate truffles have set, it's time to dip them so they have a hard chocolate shell. Using a double broiler, heat 3 cups of water until it comes to a low boil. Add 1 cup of chopped chocolate to the dry part of the broiler and allow it to melt while whisking the entire time to ensure it does not burn. 

    Double broiler filled with water and person melting chocolate.

    Once the chocolate has melted and is smooth, grab a truffle ball and either using a fork or a candy dipper, quickly move the ball around until it is completely covered in chocolate.

    Person dipping truffle balls into melted chocolate.

    Once dipped, place the truffle ball back on the cookie sheet and parchment paper. Do this until all the balls have been dipped, adding more chopped chocolate as needed and maintaining the temperature of the chocolate around 120°F. Expert Tip: As soon as you dip the truffle balls and while the chocolate is still wet, you can sprinkle on finely chopped almonds onto the balls. 

    Person sprinkling almonds onto truffle balls.

    Once all the chocolate truffles are dipped, cover the cookie sheet with plastic wrap and place them back into the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the outer shell to harden.

    White Drizzle

    Technically, these chocolate truffles are ready to eat after the shell has hardened. But I really like to make them look gourmet so I add white drizzle. 

    This is an optional step but if you want to add the white lines, you'll need white melting wafers (candy melts) and about 1-2 Tablespoons of the coconut whipping cream. Place ¼ cup of melting wafers in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then heat again for 20 seconds. Stir, and continue to heat in 20 second increments until the candy has melted. The consistency should be somewhat of a paste. 

    Then, add 1 Tablespoon of coconut whipping cream to the melted wafers and mix to combine. The consistency at this point should be more of a thick liquid. Take a whisk and dip it into the bowl of melted wafers and then drizzle the melted wafers onto the chocolate truffles. 

    Person drizzling white chocolate onto truffle balls.

    Place the truffle candy back into the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to set and then they are ready to enjoy! 

    Paramount Crystals

    Paramount crystals are chips of hydrogenated palm kernel oil combined with lecithin and citric acid (as a preservative) for the use when making different types of chocolate. When used, it keeps the chocolate fluid. 

    I use these a lot when making cake balls because the chocolate tends to thicken before I get all my cake balls rolled. If the chocolate starts to thicken while rolling these truffle balls, sprinkle in 2-3 Tablespoons of paramount crystals and it will help keep the consistency of the chocolate fluid.

    A bag of paramount crystals.

    💭 Expert Tips and FAQs

    Making candy can be tricky, so here are my best expert tips you can use to answer some frequently ask questions.

    • For a step-by-step visual on how to make this recipe, watch my video in the recipe card. This will give you a good feel of the steps involved when making these truffles.
    • If you're not a fan of Amaretto, leave it out. These vegan truffles taste amazing without the alcohol.
    • These are more of a dark chocolate truffle in taste, which I love, but feel free to substitute a vegan sweeter chocolate chips if you want more of a sweet and milk chocolaty flavor.
    • Chocolate will very easily and quickly burn if it gets hot too fast. I use a double boiler pot to manage the heat and how it melts. The melted chocolate needs to be maintained at around 120°F. If you don't want to use a candy thermometer, keep an eye on the consistency of the chocolate and lower the heat between medium-low and low to ensure it doesn't get hard.
    • If the chocolate looks like it is starting to get hard, you can add more chopped chocolate to the double broiler as well as some paramount crystals to help it get back to more of a fluid consistency.
    • For the chill time with each step, all you need is about 2-3 hours for them to set in the refrigerator. But feel free to let the truffle mixture and formed truffle balls chill overnight.
    • Store these in a plastic baggie or tupperware in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
    An amaretto truffle ball on a counter.
    8 chocolate truffle amaretto balls on a counter, chocolate chips on table.

    Vegan Amaretto Chocolate Truffles Recipe

    Chocolate truffles have never been so easy to make! With a hint of amaretto, these vegan truffles are both rich and creamy. So indulgent, these truffles are a chocolate lover's dream dessert!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Appetizers, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 hour hour
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 6 hours hours
    Total Time: 7 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 25
    Calories: 68kcal
    Author: Amanda Mason

    Ingredients

    For The Truffle Center

    • 2 ⅔ cups vegan chocolate, chopped (I recommend the Enjoy Life brand)
    • 2 Tablespoons Cacao Bliss
    • 1 cup coconut whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • 3 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
    • 6 Tablespoons vegan butter, (I recommend Earth Balance)

    For The Chocolate Coating

    • 2 cups vegan chocolate, chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped almonds, optional
    • 2-3 Tablespoons Paramount crystals, (use if needed)

    For The White Drizzle

    • ½ cup candy melts
    • 1 Tablespoon coconut whipping cream

    Instructions

    Chop and Mix The Chocolate

    • Start out by placing the morsels in a blender or food processor. Turn the speed to low and chop until the chocolate is in a chopped/shaved consistency.
      Expert Tip: It's important to chop the morsels because it helps melt more consistently when making the truffle center and the chocolate dipped hard shell. While you can chop the morsels with a knife, it's easier and quicker to use a food processor or blender.
    • Next, put the chopped morsels in a large bowl with 2 Tablespoons of leveled Cacao powder. Set aside.

    Cut The Vegan Butter

    • Using a knife, slice 6 Tablespoons of cold vegan butter.
    • Then, chop the slices of butter into small pea-size pieces. Set aside.
      Expert Tip: Cutting the butter into small pieces helps the butter melt faster when it's added to the melted chocolate and it contributes to making the truffle super smooth and velvety.

    Boil The Coconut Whipping Cream

    • Place a small saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat. Pour 1 cup of coconut whipping cream into the saucepan. The coconut whipping cream needs to come to a low boil.
      It's really important that you stir the whipping cream to ensure it doesn't burn. When the cream is at a slow low, remove it from the heat. 
    • Pour the hot liquid into the bowl containing the chopped chocolate and Cacao Bliss. Whisk until all the ingredients start to become well combined. 
    • Next, add the almond extract and Amaretto.
    • Then, add the chopped butter to the bowl and continue to hand whisk until it has completely melted and all ingredients are well combined.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill and set for a minimum of 2-3 hours, up to overnight. 

    Roll The Truffle Balls

    • After the ganache has completely chilled and set, it is ready to be rolled into truffle balls.
      Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Remove the plastic wrap from the bowl.
    • Using a spoon, scoop ½ to 1 Tablespoon of the ganache and using your hands, roll the mixture into a ball. Continue this process until all the ganache has been rolled.
      Expert Tip: If using ½ Tablespoon of chocolate, this recipe will yield about 40-50 truffles. If using 1 Tablespoon, the recipe will yield 20-30.
    • Cover the cookie sheet with plastic wrap and place back into the refrigerator for another 2-3 hours, up to overnight so they can set.

    Melting Chocolate and The Dipping Process

    • Using a double broiler, heat 3 cups of water until it comes to a low boil.
    • Add an additional 1 cup of chopped chocolate to the dry part of the broiler and allow to melt while whisking the chocolate the entire time to ensure it does not burn. 
    • Once the chocolate has melted and is smooth, grab a truffle ball and either using a fork or a candy dipper, move the ball around until it is completely covered in chocolate.
    • Once dipped, place the truffle ball back on the cookie sheet and parchment paper. Do this until all the balls have been dipped, adding more chopped chocolate as needed and maintaining the temperature of the chocolate around 120°F.
      Expert Tip: As soon as you dip the truffle balls and while the chocolate is still wet, you can sprinkle on finely chopped almonds onto the balls.
    • Once all the truffles are dipped, cover the cookie sheet with plastic wrap and place them back into the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the outer shell to harden.

    White Drizzle - Optional Step

    • To add the white drizzle lines, you'll need white melting wafers (candy melts) and about 1-2 Tablespoons of the coconut whipping cream.
      To do this, place ¼ cup of melting wafers in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 1 minute.
    • Stir, then heat again for 20 seconds. Stir again, and continue to heat in 20 second increments until the candy has melted. The consistency should be somewhat of a paste. 
    • From there, add 1-2 Tablespoons of coconut whipping cream to the melted wafers and mix to combine. The consistency at this point should be more of a thick liquid.
    • Take a whisk and dip it into the bowl of melted wafers and then drizzle the melted wafers onto the truffles. 
    • Place the truffle candy back into the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to set.
    • Remove from the refrigerator and serve immediately!

    Video

    Notes

    • This is a multi-step process recipe with incremental steps that requires multiple chilling times. That's why the total time to make these shows 7 hours. 
    • Chocolate will very easily and quickly burn if it gets too hot too fast. I use a double boiler pot to manage the heat and how it melts. The melted chocolate needs to be maintained at around 120°F. If you don't want to use a candy thermometer, keep an eye on the consistency of the chocolate and lower the heat between medium-low and low to ensure it doesn't get hard.
    • If it looks like it is starting to get hard, you can add more chopped chocolate to the double broiler, as well as some paramount crystals to help it get back to more of a fluid consistency.
    • For the chill time with each step, all you need is about 2-3 hours for them to set in the refrigerator. But feel free to let the truffle mixture and formed truffle balls chill overnight.
    • Store these in a plastic baggie or tupperware in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Founded in 2012, Recipes Worth Repeating grew from people routinely asking me to email them the recipe for my latest dish. Recipe development comes naturally to me and I find cooking relaxing. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I developed a passion for cooking at an early age and I love to showcase a variety of recipes on my blog.Creating delicious new recipes, still photography, and video for Recipes Worth Repeating is the driving force behind what engages my readers to keep coming back for more recipes they will love.

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    1. silvia

      December 27, 2021 at 2:19 am

      5 stars
      I have never thought about combining chocolate and amaretto, it was a pleasant discovery. These truffles are so festive and decadent, perfect for the season.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 27, 2021 at 2:01 pm

        So glad you liked them, Silvia!! You are right - that flavor combination is amazing!

        Reply
    2. Veronika Sykorova

      December 24, 2021 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      Amaretto is my favorite so I really enjoyed these. I definitely also appreciate all the process shots! They made making these so much easier.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 25, 2021 at 7:25 am

        So glad it was helpful and that you enjoyed them!!!

        Reply
    3. Veronika

      December 23, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      This is a perfect treat for the holiday season! Going to make them tomorrow for family dinner 😉

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 23, 2021 at 3:03 pm

        Enjoy, Veronika!! I can't wait to hear how they turn out!!

        Reply
    4. Lauren Michael Harris

      December 21, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      I don't think I've ever made my own truffles before but this recipe makes it seem very doable! Can't wait to try them - amaretto is one of my favorite flavors with chocolate.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 21, 2021 at 6:49 pm

        Hi Lauren! They are pretty easy to make and you're going to love these for the holiday season!! And yes, amaretto pairs amazingly well with chocolate!

        Reply
    5. Liz

      December 21, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      These sound delicious! What a great combination - amaretto and chocolate! These would make a great holiday treat!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 21, 2021 at 6:19 pm

        So many of my readers love these during the holiday season! Let me know how they turn out for you!

        Reply
    6. Kathryn

      December 21, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love the amaretto in these truffles! Making them again tonight, thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 21, 2021 at 6:04 pm

        So glad you love them Katryn! They are amazing and never last long!!

        Reply
    7. Kayla DiMaggio

      December 20, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving these vegan amaretto chocolate truffles! The perfect Christmas treat!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 21, 2021 at 6:05 pm

        YEs - they are great for the holiday season!

        Reply
    8. Bernice

      December 20, 2021 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      oh wow! What a treat. My daughter is going to love these and there's still time to make a second batch before Christmas.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 20, 2021 at 5:06 pm

        Yes! You still have time to make a second batch!

        Reply
    9. Gloria

      December 20, 2021 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Love the sound of this chocolate recipe. Perfect for the holidays and Valentine's too. Homemade chocolates are the best.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 20, 2021 at 11:39 am

        You are going to love these, Gloria! So delicious!

        Reply

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