Hazelnut Truffles
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Finally, a gourmet chocolate truffle that’s sugar-free and not artificially sweetened. These are so easy to make, you may never buy store-bought chocolate again. For a plain, unadulterated chocolate truffle, omit the hazelnut extract and roll the truffles in premium-quality unsweetened cocoa powder. For vegan truffles, substitute soy creamer for the heavy cream, butter substitute for real butter, and instant soy milk powder for the nonfat dry milk.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 20 truffles
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, agave nectar, and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate. Whisk until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract, hazelnut extract, and dry milk. Whisk until smooth. Freeze the mixture for about 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
Step 2
To form a truffle, take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball with the palms of your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used. Roll the truffles in the hazelnuts to coat. Refrigerate to keep firm. Remove the truffles 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving for best taste and texture.
