Can I omit the single malt Scotch whiskey from these truffles?

While the Scotch adds a unique depth of flavor, you can omit it if preferred, though the truffles' distinctive character will be altered. You might add a little more non-dairy milk to maintain consistency.

What if I have a peanut allergy?

The recipe specifically notes that any other nut butter can be used instead of peanut butter, making these truffles adaptable for various dietary needs.

What's the best way to melt the chocolate for these truffles?

You can melt the chocolate using a double boiler, in a microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, or in a 200 degreesF oven for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent overheating.

How should I store these Dark Chocolate Coated Truffles?

Once the chocolate coating has hardened, keep the truffles covered and refrigerated. They will maintain their best texture and flavor when chilled.

Will the marmalade make the truffle mixture lumpy?

The recipe states there will be some tiny bits of orange rind from the marmalade, but beating constantly with an electric mixer or immersion blender will keep the mixture creamy and smooth overall.

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Dark Chocolate Coated, Peanut Butter, Marmalade and Single Malt Scotch Truffles With Sea Salt Flakes
[Vegan]

Name: Dark Chocolate Coated, Peanut Butter, Marmalade and Single Malt Scotch Truffles With Sea Salt Flakes [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 14 large truffles or 28 small
Ingredients: Truffle Mixture:; 1 cup (6 ounces) dairy-free dark chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet), chopped, or chocolate chips (preferably organic, fair trade); 1/4 cup peanut butter (ALLERGY NOTE: you could use any other nut butter instead); 1/4 cup good-quality orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons single-malt Scotch whiskey; 2 tablespoons nondairy milk or creamer; For Finishing:; 1 cup (6 ounces) dairy-free dark chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet), chopped, or chocolate chips (preferably organic, fair trade); flake sea salt

BG By: Bryanna Clark Grogan

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Dark chocolate coated truffles, sprinkled with flake sea salt, arranged in gold foil candy cups on a platter.

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Ingredients You Need for Dark Chocolate Coated, Peanut Butter, Marmalade and Single Malt Scotch Truffles With Sea Salt Flakes [Vegan]

Truffle Mixture:

1 cup (6 ounces) dairy-free dark chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet), chopped, or chocolate chips (preferably organic, fair trade)
1/4 cup peanut butter (ALLERGY NOTE: you could use any other nut butter instead)
1/4 cup good-quality orange marmalade
2 tablespoons single-malt Scotch whiskey
2 tablespoons nondairy milk or creamer

For Finishing:

1 cup (6 ounces) dairy-free dark chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet), chopped, or chocolate chips (preferably organic, fair trade)
flake sea salt

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How to Prepare Dark Chocolate Coated, Peanut Butter, Marmalade and Single Malt Scotch Truffles With Sea Salt Flakes [Vegan]

Place the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water, or you can melt it in a microwave-proof bowl or measuring pitcher in 30-second intervals at 50% or lower power until soft (it will actually finish melting completely when you stir it). Or you can melt it in a heat-proof bowl in a 200ºF oven (a toaster oven, perhaps?) for 5-10 minutes. Cook until just until the chocolate melts, stirring often. Do not overheat.
With an electric hand mixer or immersion blender, beat in the nut butter. Gradually beat in the marmalade, Scotch and non-dairy milk, beating constantly to keep the mixture creamy and smooth.(There will be some tiny bits of orange rind from the marmalade.) Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours, until firm.
With your hands, roll the mixture into balls of whatever size you prefer. (I used a heaping teaspoon per truffle.) Place the balls on a plate and refrigerate while you prepare the chocolate coating.
Have ready a baking sheet or platter covered with a sheet of baking parchment or a silicone mat.

Finishing:

Melt the 2nd cup of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in the same way as directed in the 1st paragraph of the Directions. Drop the truffles into the melted chocolate one at a time and roll them around to coat. Use a fork to remove them from the chocolate and place them (not touching) on the parchment or silicone mat. Sprinkle each truffle with a pinch of the sea salt flakes while the chocolate is still soft. When the coating has hardened, you can place the truffles in little foil candy cups, if you like-- gold foil ones are nice. Keep covered and refrigerated.