Description
Sweet Potato Truffles are soft, chocolate rich bites made with sweet potato puree, dates, almond meal, and cacao powder. They are no bake, naturally sweet, and finished with a light coconut coating. These truffles have a smooth texture, deep flavor, and are easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Sweet potato puree made from one large sweet potato cooked until very tender
Almond meal finely ground
Medjool dates pitted and soaked in warm water
Unsweetened cacao powder
Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
Desiccated coconut divided for mixing and coating
Instructions
1. Cook the sweet potato until very tender then peel and mash until completely smooth
2. Blend the soaked dates into a thick paste using a food processor or blender
3. Combine the sweet potato puree and date paste in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth
4. Add almond meal cacao powder vanilla flavor and half of the desiccated coconut then mix until fully combined
5. Check the texture and adjust with a little more almond meal or sweet potato if needed
6. Scoop portions of the mixture and roll gently between your palms to form round truffles
7. Place the remaining desiccated coconut in a bowl and roll each truffle until coated
8. Arrange the truffles in an airtight container and refrigerate until firm before serving
Notes
Use very soft sweet potatoes to achieve the best texture
Soaking the dates helps them blend smoothly and evenly
Chilling improves both flavor and firmness
If the mixture feels sticky lightly dampen your hands when rolling
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best freshness
- Prep Time: fifteen minutes
- Cook Time: forty minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American