Description
Chocolate and Olive Oil Truffles are a decadent, dairy-free treat made with rich dark chocolate and smooth extra virgin olive oil. These elegant truffles are easy to prepare and offer a luxurious texture with deep cocoa flavor and a subtle fruity finish.
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 80 ml extra virgin olive oil (mild and fruity)
- 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for coating
- 40 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Gently warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat until just warm, not hot.
- Pour the warm olive oil over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute to soften.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir slowly with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 1½ hours, until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop portions and roll between your palms to form balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat evenly.
- Place on a tray and refrigerate for another 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add espresso powder for deeper flavor or citrus zest for brightness.
- Swap cocoa powder for chopped nuts, coconut, or crushed freeze-dried berries for coating.
- Let truffles rest at room temperature before serving for optimal texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Keep hands cool while rolling to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
