Vegan Ferrero Rocher

Step 1

Create the creamy chocolate filling: Roughly chop the vegan milk chocolate and place it into a heat-resistant bowl. In a separate saucepan, carefully bring the dairy-free cream to a light simmer. Pour the hot cream over the vegan chocolate and set it aside for roughly 5 minutes to allow for the chocolate to melt in the hot liquid. After a few minutes give the mixture a stir and your vegan chocolate ganache is ready to go! To create the vegan Ferrero Rocher filling, stir in the hazelnut butter, maple syrup, and sea salt until smooth. Then set the bowl aside in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Piping into silicone pan: Transfer the creamy chocolate filling into a sphere mold silicone pan. This is easiest to do with a piping bag, but you can also use a spoon. The mix should be enough to create about 20 Ferrero Rocher.  Place a blanched hazelnut into the center of each chocolate sphere. Then transfer the silicone pan into the freezer for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Shape the Ferrero Rocher: Remove from your freezer. Your Ferrero Rocher filling should now be firm enough to carefully shape it with your hands. Remove the chocolate balls one by one and gently roll them between your hands to create a smooth round shape. Try to work quickly to avoid the chocolate melting between your fingers. Transfer the chocolate back into the freezer for another hour after this until they are solidly frozen.

Step 4

Coating your Vegan Ferrero Rocher: Melt the rest of the chocolate over a double boiler - if you're looking to temper your chocolate, please read the notes above. Roughly chop the remaining hazelnuts and place them into a small bowl. Carefully remove the chocolate balls from the silicone pan and gently press them into the roughly chopped nuts. Transfer the chocolate hazelnut ball into the melted chocolate, and carefully lift with a slotted spoon or fork and place on a nonstick surface. Repeat until all chocolate balls are coated and transfer to the fridge for the chocolate to fully set.

Step 5

Storage: For best results, store these vegan Ferrero Rocher in an airtight container in the fridge. If you would like to store your Ferrero Rocher at room temperature without the chocolate coating melting, you can temper your melted chocolate before creating the coating (please see notes above).