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rye bread truffles with cornflower

Rye Bread Truffles (vegan)

A unique twist on a classic treat - rich, chocolatey, and surprisingly delicious with the deep, hearty flavor of traditional Estonian rye bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Estonian

Ingredients
  

  • 15-20 dates
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 7 oz rye bread (200g)
  • 4 tbsp coconut sour cream
  • 4 tbsp sour cream
Coating
  • 3.5 oz dark chocolate (80%) (100g)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
Topping Ideas
  • cornflower (optional)
  • crushed nuts (optional)
  • shredded coconut (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add the dates, rye bread, cocoa powder, cinnamon and coconut sour cream to a food processor. Blend until a sticky dough forms. If you don’t have a food processor, mash everything together with a fork until well combined.
  2. Place the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into bite-sized balls.
    rye bread truffle dough
  4. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil, stirring until smooth.
  5. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring they’re fully covered. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  6. Allow the truffles to sit at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
  7. PS! Truffles taste even better after chilling overnight.