Fig Truffles Recipe
These Mediterranean-inspired fig truffles combine dried figs, dark chocolate, and nuts into a luxurious no-bake dessert. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, they’re the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent.
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Servings: 20 truffles
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Food processor – minimum 7-cup capacity
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Small cookie scoop or melon baller
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups dried figs stems removed, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher
- ½ cup walnuts or almonds chopped
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Coatings (choose any)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup shredded coconut optional
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios optional
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar optional
Optional Flavor Enhancers
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom optional
- 1 tablespoon orange zest optional
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder optional
Instructions
- Soak figs 10 minutes, drain, and blend into paste with vanilla, salt, and optional spices.
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil until smooth, then fold into fig paste. Add nuts.
- Chill mixture 30 minutes, roll into 1-inch balls, and refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Roll in cocoa, coconut, or pistachios. Chill 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg