Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

• 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup canned coconut milk, full fat
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped and divided

Method

1. 1Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. 2Warm coconut milk, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3Bring mixture to a simmer then remove from heat.
4. 4Pour the heated coconut milk over chocolate and cover with tea towel for 5 minutes.
5. 5Remove towel and stir until well combined and chocolate is completely melted.
6. 6If chocolate hasn't melted completely, microwave for 10-15 seconds in intervals.
7. 7Fold in half of the chopped hazelnuts and mix well.
8. 8Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until mixture hardens.
9. 9Place remaining hazelnuts on a plate.
10. 10Scoop truffle mixture and form into balls, about 2 tablespoons in size.
11. 11Roll each ball in chopped hazelnuts then return to refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to set.