A couple weeks ago, Jason and I met three of my high school friends for a night out – dinner and cocktails and a movie and even more hijinks after all of that.
I brought the movie treats, a separate baggie for each person.
We watched the movie The Candidate. We laughed, we got excited while watching what will be the best movie sequel ever, and we laughed some more. We took our sugar high and went to Big Al’s, where we played enough skee ball and video games to trade our winnings for faux moustaches – which we of course wore around for the rest of the night.
One of my friends ate all of her treats during the movie, while the other two enjoyed the last truffles with their coffee the next morning. Jason and I had more truffles waiting for us at home as well…
These are one of my favorite truffles yet – because of all the chocolate.
double fudge and fig truffles
dairy, soy, gluten free, vegan
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon agave
1 tablespoon water
1 (7 ounce) package dried figs
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raw cashews
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
In a small bowl, stir together cocoa powder, agave and water, forming a paste. In high speed blender or food processor, combine figs, coconut, and cashews, blend until sticky and crumbly. Add cocoa paste, blend until mixture forms a ball. (Add additional water by one tablespoon at a time if needed – mixture should form a ball quickly).
Using a small spoon, scoop uniform size amounts of the mixture, roll into a ball and place on a baking sheet with parchment (parchment is useful later for the melted chocolate). Transfer truffle balls to fridge to ‘set’.
Chop the dark chocolate, place in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted. Remove truffle balls from fridge, and using a fork, dip each one in the melted chocolate, return to parchment to set.
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LOVED the Candidate.
Dont love figs.
Love anything draped in chocolate.
hmmmmm.
mightcould I love me figs then?
perhaps
perhaps….
you could and would love these!
well, probably? I won’t hold it against you… more for ME!
i really want to see that movie. Looked hilarious! and you are the coolest, i mean sweetest. I mean both! Treats for everyone? So thoughtful!!
yeah, I like to bring the treats! … the movie is a fun one
Figs are again another thing I forget about. I like them, but never ever think to buy them. There was an amazing fig dressing that a local restaurant used to make for this one particular salad. So good and now they don’t make it anymore
I’ve tried recreating, but not quite the same.
ooh, wow – a fig dressing sounds good – I wonder what else was in it?
I want to go to the movies with you! 😉
Do you think I could dip fresh figs in the chocolate and role or in coconut? Love the idea of foigy chocolate!!
yes, absolutely – that would be amazing!
I love figs. I was cleaning out my cupboards last night and came across a bag of dried figs I had. From who know when. I opened it up and it smelled like they had fermented. Anyways. I am going to make these around xmas. What perfect little treats.
woo hoo, maybe don’t eat those figs?
these will be great for the holidays!
Figs And Fudge!!
What a lovely mix!
they do go well together!
Yum! Looks delicious!
thank you Dianne!
Ahh I’m dying over the fig posts today!! So happy that I have some in my fridge (which I bought with the intention to make a recipe with for Heather…). I like mine grilled- and will need to do that tonight!
Out of curiosity- is it hard to find vegan chocolate? I’ve never paid much attention, but do most brands (and I mean the kind of stuff that you buy at Whole Foods- not Hersheys or whatever) contain milk? And what about chocolate chips?
oooh, grilled figs are SO good!
no, it is not difficult at all to find vegan chocolate – a dark chocolate should have no milk, and many semi sweet chocolates don’t either (like the Baker’s Chocolate squares). Looking at bars, there are many – some of the Green & Blacks, and most of the Endangered Species brand are vegan. if you look at labels, there really are very few ingredients in chocolate, so it’s easy to find the ones that have no milk. chips – most have milk… there is a Trader Joes brand that is vegan, and also the “Megan Chunks” from Enjoy Life – those are vegan and SO GOOD!
You are so lucky to have high school friends nearby. I have them miles and miles away. Sounds like a fun evening out with old friends and great snacks. Love anything figs.
it was really fun to reconnect with these friends – there are many high school friends here, and I feel lucky that one of them is my best friend from first grade!
I like how you do figs! And movie-watching. Totally want to see The Candidate. Will Ferrell stuff is just so ridiculous but SO funny. It’s a winning combo
Will Farrell is one of my favorites – yes, totally silly, but that’s good, right? I love to laugh
FIG truffles?! best combination idea with chocolate ever!
right? I kinda thought so
your truffles are absolutely perfect! until one has rolled & dipped little balls like that, they really don’t quite know what’s involved. GREAT job!
thanks, Averie! I sure love to make these, they get better each time!
This looks SO good (as do all of your other fig recipes, too!). Chocolate truffles are near and dear to our hearts, we are 100% going to have to try these!
we love the chocolate truffle too… I hope you love them!
This is yet another reason I’m not happy we live so far apart! I want to enjoy these with you too! I just ran out of figs…I need to get more NOW!!!
I know, dang it! I really want you as my neighbor. I promise I’d only bug you a little
This looks so good – what a great idea for homemade gifts.
My mind is starting to think of things I can make and give away later this year, obviously!
yep – these would be great gifts… I just might be doing that too
I seriously had to refrain from pinning ALL of these recipes on pinterest for fear of looking like a serious pin-stalker, hehe. I am in LOVE with fig lately — the fig chocolate truffles look ridiculous, as does the cobbler and and and and ALL of it. You are a genius in the kitchen!!!
aw, feel free to stalk away!
I am loving the fig too – the fresh figs are amazing this year!
Wow, these look so amazing. Do you think it would work with dates too?
thanks, Meghan! yes, absolutely these would work with dates… similar texture, more sticky perhaps? probably the same amounts. let me know if you try it?
Tried it and SUCCESS. Very, very good. I’m just sad I’m out of dates now. The Hubby wants them all for himself, but I’m making him share.
haa – share, hubby!
you can always make more…
you had me at figs in your title!
I am a little fig obsessed lately haha
love the idea of chocolate fig truffles!! sound too good to be true
I know… I had a whole other recipe planned for fig week, but went to TWO stores and couldn’t find the fresh figs (after having them for weeks, I ate them all!). I had to improvise, but these were a big hit!
what a great friend you’d be to have..homemade treats bags on movie night. Wow!! these look amazing. ALL of them. x
you have to have fun treats for movie night, right??
YUM! I just had dried figs with breakfast! I picked up a tub at TJ’s yesterday!
Thinking of you! Hope your brothers sister is doing ok and hope dad is too!
Much love to you always <3
thank you SO MUCH, Katie!! brother’s friend… the same
not much to say there. my dad FINALLY has his CT scan this Friday morning! we meet with his doc right after… send us extra love that morning? you are the sweetest, I hope you know how much I appreciate you! XXO
I LOVE figs, so so much. These look awesome! and so dangerous
not dangerous at all, I promise
Wow these sound fantastic!!! This just made my must make list!
yay! so easy, I hope you do make them, and SOON!
Figs & Fudge! Woah Mamma!
I know… a perfect pair! (well, just about anything pairs well with chocolate?)
YUM! I just saw figs at my grocery store for the first time ever and wanted so badly to try and make something with them, but I’ve never cooked with them before.
I have cooked more with dried figs than fresh… seems every time I have fresh figs I eat them all before I can make anything with them!
I love figs! the raw apple cobbler looks great, too!
thank you, Tanya – that raw apple cobbler is one of our favorites!
This reminds me of the date/cocoa combo that is so delicious, but I love that you used figs. I’ll bet these are delicious, and yet they’re healthy! Great idea.
thank you! I love the flavor of fig, and that sorta “crunch” they have… one of my favorite truffles so far!
OMG *drool*. They look sooo good!
thank you!!
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