Description
Delicious no-bake truffles shaped like pinecones, perfect for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g vegan chocolate biscuits, finely crushed (use gluten-free if needed)
- 60g dairy-free cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 200g dairy-free dark chocolate
- Vegan cornflakes (gluten-free optional), as needed for decoration
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
- Process chocolate biscuits in a food processor or blender until fine crumbs form, or crush manually with a rolling pin.
- Transfer biscuit crumbs to a large mixing bowl. Add dairy-free cream cheese and cocoa powder. Mix until evenly incorporated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Using clean hands, roll tablespoon-sized portions (approximately 20g each) into balls. Pinch the tops to create an oval, pinecone-like shape and place them on the prepared tray.
- Starting from the base, press cornflakes into each truffle, layering upwards to resemble pinecone scales, using smaller flakes as you ascend.
- Place tray in the freezer for 25 minutes until firm enough for coating.
- Five minutes before removing truffles from the freezer, melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (bain-marie), or in a microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Using a fork, dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, spooning over to cover. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Return coated truffles to the tray and place in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, until the chocolate sets.
- Lightly dust cooled truffles with icing sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are vegan and gluten-free if necessary.
- These truffles can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg