Description
Chewy, rich, and naturally sweetened, these Chocolate Fig Truffles combine dried figs, honey, and dark chocolate with a touch of citrus and spice for an elegant no-bake treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/8 cup crystallized ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 cups dried figs, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a tray with parchment paper for chilling.
- In a food processor, combine dried figs, crystallized ginger, honey, orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the mixture is thick and sticky.
- Melt chocolate chips gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to the fig mixture and pulse again until fully blended.
- Chill mixture for 15 minutes, then scoop and roll into small truffle-sized balls.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or leave plain for a glossy finish.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Soak hard figs in warm water for 10 minutes to soften before blending.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- For vegan truffles, use maple syrup instead of honey and dairy-free chocolate.
- Store refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg