I just had to share a chocolate treat with you… in the spirit of Valentine’s Day this week! I’ve always loved the day, even when I was single. Mostly because it was a day to show those you love that you love them. We don’t say it enough. That, and I LOVED any-heart shaped candy there was. And still do. I also feel like it’s a great reminder to show others how much you love and appreciate them, too.

This is a pretty decadent bite. And if you are a chocolate lover or know a chocolate lover. Well, I have you covered! These chocolate truffles are also vegan, so even more people can enjoy them - just make sure the chocolate you use is a dairy-free chocolate. Luckily that is easier to find these days, I even noticed at Trader Joe’s the chocolate said dairy free on it. And with the coconut milk, these are so decadent!

Truffles sound intimidating, but they are actually so simple to make and take minimal ingredients. Getting good quality dark chocolate is a must. And then this recipe uses coconut milk, pure vanilla extract and salt. And there you have it! These would be super fun to package up and gift, or have on the table for dessert at a Galentine’s Day party.

For these vegan chocolate truffles, you basically melt the chocolate, coconut milk and vanilla, and then let set and scoop into balls. So, once you get the process down, it can be rather simple. And you can roll in whatever topping you would like! Chopped nuts, cocoa, sprinkles, etc.

Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Truffles

• 1 1/3 cups good-quality dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (make sure dairy-free)

• ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk (coconut cream will also work)

• 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Sprinkles or cocoa powder, for coating

Instructions

1. Place the chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl.

2. In a saucepan on the stove, bring the coconut milk to a simmer. Remove the coconut milk from the heat, and pour over the chocolate. Let sit, unstirred, for two to three minutes. Add in the vanilla and salt. Stir until smooth and the chocolate is completely melted. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Stir completely.

3. Let sit in the refrigerator to harden and chill for 30-60 minutes.

4. Once chilled, scoop and roll into balls of desired size and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll balls into sprinkles or cocoa powder. (Or consider chopped nuts or coconut flakes.)

5. Store in refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes. Enjoy or gift.

6. These truffles are best kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.