Coconut oil truffles

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Cooling time: 3 hours

Yield: 18 to 20 truffles

With Easter right around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a fun and tasty activity for the little ones? Making coconut oil truffles as a family is a truly delightful experience!

Coconut oil is the secret ingredient that gives these truffles their irresistibly smooth and creamy texture. Opting for virgin coconut oil instead of deodorized adds a delicate fragrance that enhances the rich chocolate flavour, while also ensuring the perfect consistency.

Get creative with your coatings—coat them in rich cocoa powder, envelop them in delicate shredded coconut, top them with crushed hazelnuts or pistachios, or add a sprinkle of edible glitter for an extra festive touch!

INGREDIENTS

• 200 g dark chocolate, chopped (see note)
• 200 ml 35% cream
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Maison Orphée Virgin or Deodorized Coconut Oil
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) maple syrup

For the coatings

• 60 ml (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
• 100 g cark chocolate
• 10 ml (2 tsp.) Maison Orphée Virgin or Deodorized Coconut Oil
• Maison Orphée Fleur de sel

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the ganache preparation, in a saucepan, combine the cream, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Warm over medium heat until the mixture begins to gently simmer—avoid bringing it to a boil. Remove from heat.
   
2. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over it. Let sit for 2 minutes without stirring.
3. Using a whisk or spatula, mix until the ganache becomes smooth and well-blended.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, allowing the ganache to set completely.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Shape small ganache balls with your hands and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes to slightly firm them up.
7. Coating option #1 - Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil. Dip each truffle, ensuring a thorough coating, and finish with a sprinkle of fleur de sel. Coating option #2 - Roll the truffles in cocoa powder for a delicate, lightly dusted finish.
   
8. Enjoy your homemade treats!

NOTE

For a flawless ganache, dark chocolate is a must. Unlike milk or white chocolate, which contain higher amounts of fat and sugar, dark chocolate ensures the right texture without making the mixture overly runny. To achieve firm, velvety truffles, choose a dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage.