These easy 5 ingredient vegan Chocolate Rum Truffles are the perfect homemade edible gift!
I remember the first time that I had vegan chocolate truffles. It was love at first bite. They were sweet and rich. They melted in my mouth, and a little on my fingers.
It is no surprise that I fell in love with them, since I love dark chocolate so much. When I don't have dark chocolate in the house, I make my own.
That usually looks like cacao powder, peanut butter, and a sweetener thinned down with water to the consistency of a thick pudding.
Of course, I had to make my own truffles. For my vegan Chocolate Rum Truffles, I added one of my favorite liquors - spiced rum to add a deep rich flavor and give them a little kick.
These easy rum truffles are really easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for the chocolate to set. Patience and chocolate are not two words that I usually use together in a sentence.
You can always leave out the rum, or substitute it for another liquor.
Other recipes to try are my Easy 3 Ingredient Vegan Fudge and No-Bake Pecan Truffles recipe.
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🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chocolate: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.
- Coconut milk: Make sure to use full fat coconut milk. It adds a creamy consistency and rich flavor. If you want to use light coconut milk, you'll need less than listed here.
- Rum: I used spiced dark rum. Use your favorite rum. You could use rum extract as well. I have never tried it so I cannot speak to the flavor.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
- Salt: Enhances sweetness.
- Cacao powder: For rolling the truffles in. You could also use cocoa powder.
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🔪 Instructions
- Heat the coconut milk in a double boiler or a saucepan with the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl above it. Heat until the chocolate chips are melted. Alternatively, you can microwave the chocolate chips at 30 second intervals.
- Add the coconut milk to the melted chocolate and stir until there are no lumps. Use a fork or whisk if necessary.
- Add spiced rum, vanilla extract and salt. Pour into an airtight container. Let cool and refrigerate.
- Roll the chocolate mixture into balls. Place back in the fridge to harden.
- Roll in cacao powder.
- Store in the fridge to chill and keep solid.
🥡 Storage
These vegan truffles will last up to 5 days in and airtight container in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
💭 Tips
- Add less rum and taste to see how you like it.
- For easier rolling, dampen your hands.
🍽 Serving
Serve these straight out of the fridge. That way they will stay firm longer.
👩🏻🍳 FAQs
These truffles are made with chocolate chips, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and dark rum.
Yes! Rum and chocolate are a great combo.
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
These easy chocolate truffles with rum are a chocolate lover's delight!
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📋 Recipe
Chocolate Rum Truffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 12 ounce vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons spiced rum
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Pour coconut milk in a saucepan on stovetop. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and place over coconut milk. This will act as a double boiler. Heat on medium heat until coconut milk comes to a simmer, and chocolate chips are melted slightly.
- Remove both from the heat, and pour coconut milk over chocolate chips to finish melting. Using a spatula, mix until smooth.
- Add spiced rum, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Pour into an 8x8" glass baking dish, or similar size. Cover and put in the refrigerator to set.
- Once mixture is set, use a melon baller or spoon to form balls. Roll balls in your hands, then into cacao powder. Roll again to give a more polished look, if desired. Refrigerate.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Isabella says
My husband and I love these! The rum adds a perfect kick of flavor and the creamy texture of the truffles is incrediblely satisfying. 🙂
Willow Moon says
Thanks Isabella, I'm so glad you both like them!
Anna says
I have to hide these because my roommates eat the up! Great recipe!
Willow Moon says
Haha, thanks Anna!
Molly Moon says
Oh my gosh, these sound so tasty! I can't believe how simple they are to make. I may just have to make a batch of these soon!
Molly // Miss Molly Moon
Willow Moon says
Thanks Molly!
Amanda Kruse says
Oh my goodness, these look so good!
xx,
Amanda
Joan Cajic says
Perfect little bites make the best desserts. Love this.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Joan! Small bites are definitely a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Diana Tidswell says
Oh my goodness! That looks delish! I'm pretty sure that my niece and nephew would love it.
Cait Weingartner says
These truffles look incredibly delicious! They will make excellent gifts and the perfect way to introduce family and friends to vegan deliciousness!
Willow Moon says
They definitely won't miss the dairy!
Ashley Weasley says
It looks really yummy! My kids will surely love it!
Mary says
These are definitely going on my cookie plates I make every year for friends, family and neighbors. I love how easy they are to make.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Mary, I hope your friends and family like them as much as I do!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I'd like to eat a big bowl of these - extra rum for me!
Willow Moon says
I could easily eat a bowlful too!