Dessert GF/SF All that's good ~ Chocolate Truffles

By Dski

Notes:

I added a couple used-up vanilla beans from my homemade vanilla extract.

Because they had been sitting in vodka for months most of the flavor was gone but they added a nice subtle flavor.

I didn't use rum, none in the house, but afterwards thought this would be a nice touch, especially for a holiday dessert.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pitted dates (or other dried fruit)
• 3/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 tahini
• 1/4 cup soymilk
• 1/2 cup plus a bit fair trade cocoa
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 - 2 tsp almond extract
• shot of rum or other such libations, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor chop dried fruit and almonds into a fine chunky meal.

Pour in tahini and milk and mix well.

Add 1/2 cup cocoa and all remaining ingredients.

Mix well, scrapping the sides of the bowl often.

Roll small spoon sized balls in the palm of your hands (don't lick!) then roll balls in the bit of extra cocoa.

Set aside in really chilly kitchen corner or refrigerate for an hour to help balls set.