Ferrero Rocher Truffles

We seriously can’t go past a Ferrero Rocher (or 3) for a decadent treat, so using those little gold-wrapped bites of deliciousness as inspiration for our own home-made gourmet chocolate truffles seemed like a no-brainer.

We always love highlighting the nutritional benefits of the ingredients used in our recipes, and treats are no exception. Chocolate is a rich source of polyphenol antioxidants. Hazelnuts are a great source of Manganese, Vitamin E and Magnesium. Maple is a source of Manganese and Riboflavin (one of the B vitamins) and also provides antioxidant polyphenols. Overall this recipe is a great source of healthy fats and is much lower in sugar than most chocolatey treats!

Ingredients

PANTRY ITEMS

1 cup smooth hazelnut butter (or your fave nut butter)

110 g whole hazelnuts, skins removed

2 tbsp Maple Syrup

Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt

125g Dark Chocolate Buttons

NUTRA ORGANICS PRODUCTS

2 tbsp Collagen Hot Chocolate

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread the whole hazelnuts, in a single layer, evenly over a baking tray. Roast in oven for 10 minutes or until the hazelnuts are aromatic and lightly toasted.
Set aside 12 hazelnuts and crush the remaining hazelnuts by pulsing in a food processor or chopping them with a knife until small pieces form.
Place nut butter, Collagen Hot Chocolate maple syrup, and salt to a bowl and stir to combine.
Shape into 12 balls, then place a hazelnut into the centre of the ball.
Place the chopped hazelnuts in a bowl and roll the balls in the chopped nuts until fully coated.
Place them on a tray and into the fridge to set.
Melt chocolate buttons over a double boiler (bowl placed over a saucepan of boiling water), allow to cool for a few minutes.
Drop 1 to 2 truffles at a time into the melted chocolate and swirl them around.
Use a fork to lift the truffles out of the chocolate. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Place the coated truffles on a wire rack over a tray covered with a piece of baking paper.
Repeat until all of the truffles are covered with chocolate coating.
Place in the fridge to set.