Mint Chocolate Truffles
Indulgently creamy and refreshing, these Mint Chocolate Truffles are a dairy-free dream. Made with rich dark chocolate and full-fat coconut milk, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture that rivals any high-end chocolatier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dark chocolate bar or chips – 8 oz
Full-fat coconut milk (shaked) – 1/2 cup
Mint extract – 1/2 tsp
Salt – 1 pinch
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Dark chocolate (non-dairy) for topping – 4 oz
White chocolate (non-dairy) for topping – 4 oz
Instructions
Heat the coconut milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Reduce heat to low and add the dark chocolate. Stir constantly until the mixture is completely smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the mint extract, vanilla, and salt.
Transfer the mixture to a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Scoop small portions using a spoon or scoop and roll them between your palms to form smooth balls.
Dip each truffle into melted topping chocolate and immediately add sprinkles if desired.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the outer shell before serving.
Notes
• Use full-fat canned coconut milk for the best creamy texture; lite versions may not set properly.
• If the mixture appears greasy, the coconut milk was likely too hot; stir gently as it cools to re-emulsify.
• For a festive twist, swap mint extract for peppermint extract and top with crushed candy canes.