Description
Chocolate Hazelnut No-Bake Truffles are a decadent and easy-to-make treat combining toasted hazelnuts, rich dark chocolate, and creamy condensed milk. These bite-sized delights are coated with cocoa powder or crushed hazelnuts, offering a perfect balance of nutty crunch and smooth chocolate flavor without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Coating
- Extra cocoa powder or crushed hazelnuts for rolling
Instructions
- Toast Hazelnuts: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the hazelnuts for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow them to cool completely before chopping.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped hazelnuts, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the melted chocolate mixture. Stir thoroughly to create a uniform blend.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to handle.
- Shape Truffles: Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form the chilled mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll in Coating: Evenly coat each truffle by rolling it in extra cocoa powder or crushed hazelnuts. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill Again: Place the coated truffles back in the refrigerator for an additional 15-20 minutes to set completely.
- Serve: Once fully set, serve the Chocolate Hazelnut No-Bake Truffles and enjoy their rich and nutty flavor.
Notes
- Ensure hazelnuts are completely cool before chopping to avoid melting the chocolate mixture prematurely.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips with semi-sweet or milk chocolate depending on preference.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a vegan version, replace sweetened condensed milk with a plant-based condensed milk alternative.
- Use parchment paper to prevent truffles from sticking to the baking sheet.
