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Vegan Ferrero Rocher

This recipe for vegan ferrero rocher is easier than you think, with that great chocolate hazelnut taste you expect from the classic gold covered chocolate. This recipe is vegan, dairy-free and gluten free and made with just 6 ingredients! Plus they make the perfect special treat or edible gift for the holidays. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 18 truffles
Calories 216kcal
Author Sally

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups roasted hazelnuts plus 18 extra
  • Pinch salt
  • 220 grams vegan dark chocolate
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the coating:

  • ¾ cup crushed hazelnuts for rolling
  • 100 grams dark chocolate melted (optional)

Instructions

  • Start by making a hazelnut butter. Add the roasted hazelnuts to a food processor and blitz for approximately 10 minutes, stirring regularly with a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the nuts are smooth and creamy. Depending on your food processor this step may take a little longer, just keep going until they reach the desired consistency. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
  • Next make your ganache. Chop up chocolate into small pieces and place in a large, glass bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, heat coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla, stirring until just starting to simmer. You want it to be nearly boiling but not quite.
  • Pour the hot coconut milk mixture over the bowl of chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir chocolate mixture until smooth, shiny and creamy.
  • To the ganache, add the hazelnut butter and mix well to combine. Place the bowl in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours to set.
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out 1 tablespoon amounts of the hardened ganache and roll into balls using your hands. If the chocolate starts to melt in your hands, place the scoops of ganache in the freezer for 5-10 minutes before rolling. Once rolled into balls, press a whole hazelnut into the centre and roll again to smooth out. Toss the chocolate truffles in crushed hazelnuts and optionally dip in the melted chocolate. Set aside in the fridge for the chocolate to harden before serving.

Notes

Instead of making your hazelnut butter as the first step, you can use store bought hazelnut butter. This is often difficult to find and expensive however so if you have a food processor I do recommend making it yourself as it’s very simple. 
To melt the chocolate for dipping, place the chocolate broken up into pieces in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20-30 second bursts, mixing well with a metal spoon until the desired consistency is reached. 

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg
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