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Sugar-free Hot Cross Bun Truffles

Chocolate at Easter time is such a given, as are the traditional hot cross buns. Combining the two in a bite-sized truffle is a fun and indulgent way to enjoy a treat these holidays. Dairy-free,  sugar-free, vegan and Paleo.  

Sugar-free Easter Hot Cross Bun Truffles

A few months ago, as I was brainstorming recipe ideas for the March issue of Nourish Magazine, a simple google search for Easter hot cross bun truffles uncovered a number of good-looking but sugar-laden recipes that also contained dairy. I wanted mine to be different, so I got to work and made these.

See also: Natural Dye Easter Eggs

They ended up looking really cute, especially when served up on this Bed Bath N’ Table cake stand – see giveaway below. When asked to do a blind taste-test, Liana said they reminded her of chocolate hot cross buns! My work here was done.

Sugar-free Easter Hot Cross Bun Truffles

The base is made with blended raw cashews and vanilla powder – just on its own it tastes sublime! Recently I have found that many people with nut allergies are actually okay to consume cashews – best to chat to your health care professional to see if this might be an option for you.

See also: 77+ Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

When it comes to chocolate, I used  Loving Earth Dark chocolate – it’s a 2-ingredient number that’s dairy-free, soy-free and processed sugar-free but you could opt for a 70% cacao dark of your choice or go higher on the percentages if you prefer. Because the truffles are sweetened with a couple of dates, they mellow out the bitterness of dark chocolate.

Sugar-free Easter Hot Cross Bun Truffles

Organic wild dried blueberries add that element of dried fruit to the truffles.

I tend to go for unsweetened varieties (some, like cranberries, have added sugar or fruit juice concentrate and sunflower oil). You can buy 100% pure dried blueberries online from many stores.

Sugar-free Easter Hot Cross Bun Truffles

Sugar-free Easter Hot Cross Bun Truffles

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Sugar-free Hot Cross Bun Truffles

When it comes to chocolate, I used Loving Earth Dark chocolate - it's a 2-ingredient number that's dairy-free, soy-free and processed sugar-free but you could opt for a 70% cacao dark of your choice or go higher on the percentages if you prefer. Organic wild dried blueberries add that element of dried fruit to the truffles. I tend to go for unsweetened varieties (some, like cranberries, have added sugar or fruit juice concentrate and sunflower oil). You can buy 100% pure dried blueberries from online retailers.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 8 -10

Ingredients

  • 50 g raw cashews
  • 50 g dark chocolate of choice, melted see note
  • 2 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla essence or powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened preservative-free dried blueberries or raisins see note

Instructions

  • Place cashews in a small food processor or chopping attachment of a stick blender and process until a smooth “dough” forms, about 10 minutes, scraping down sides as needed. Reserve a pinch of the paste for the crosses.
  • Add remaining ingredients and process for another minute to blend well. Using your hands, roll the dough into 8-10 evenly-sized balls.
  • Roll out remaining cashew paste into think strips and place over each truffle to form the cross, press gently into the dough. Refrigerate before serving.
  • They can be made about a week in advance.
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26 comments

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef March 16, 2015 at 3:19 pm

These are so cute and they sound delicious too.

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karina le March 16, 2015 at 3:25 pm

I can use this voucher to deck out my home so it looks Easter ready for our Easter partay!

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Amanda March 16, 2015 at 3:45 pm

Thankyou for sharing such a beautiful recipe and presenting it to us so lovely. This dish will defiently be on my table at Easter time xo

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Jess March 16, 2015 at 3:54 pm

This voucher would give me the boost to start planning Easter! Being a student, Bed Bath & Table really is a splurge, so it would definitely be a Treat Yo’self incentive.

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Alex March 16, 2015 at 3:59 pm

This would go to my mum who always ends up hosting significant events. Hopefully she would treat herself rather than spending it on family!

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Annie leane March 16, 2015 at 4:06 pm

This easter we are re decorating the bedroom……finally, yay :) This gift card would be awesome and would help make our new bedroom just that little bit more blissful. Happy Easter everyone :)

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Luisa March 16, 2015 at 4:34 pm

My sister has a weird obsession with chickens & Bed Bath N’ Table has the cutest fluffy chickens for the Easter range!
The dining ware would look amazing on our Easter Feast table and of course there has to be Hot Cross Bun Truffles for dessert. I can’t wait to try them out :)

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Corinne March 16, 2015 at 5:08 pm

So many beautiful dishes to serve all the treats we make as a family, the truffles have been added to my list. I currently use my dinner plates and bowls.

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Jan March 16, 2015 at 5:19 pm

Its great to have a dairy free chocolate treat for Easter. I would use the voucher to get some really pretty linen for a special Easter dinner.

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Annie March 16, 2015 at 5:37 pm

The hot cross bun truffles look so beautiful and TASTY Martyna. Yum! Bed bath and table voucher would be a decadent treat for myself, it’s one of my most favourite shops.

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Louise Gordon March 16, 2015 at 5:44 pm

The voucher would make our very dull rental look a bit more in the holiday spirit.

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Corinne March 16, 2015 at 6:20 pm

This gift voucher would beautify my Easter celebrations with lovely serving dishes that would be cherished for years to come, better than dinner plates.

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frances Harris March 17, 2015 at 12:37 am

Would help me give my widowed daughter a better Easter

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frances Harris March 17, 2015 at 12:40 am

Sounds delicious thank you

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frances Harris March 17, 2015 at 12:46 am

Would give it 5 stars

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Amanda Gorton March 17, 2015 at 7:18 am

Its always been a pipe dream to celebrate Easter with a theme, trinkets around my home and a set table with matching décor, Bed Bath and Table have all the necessities in store!

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Sonya N. March 17, 2015 at 10:47 am

My in-laws will be spending Easter with us for the first time ever and I’m anxious because we don’t have any nice table linen or decorative pieces and I don’t want them to think poorly of me! This prize would mean I could buy a few nice things for our kitchen so they won’t think I’m complete trailer trash!

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julian March 17, 2015 at 1:53 pm

We’re taking care of my 5-yr-old niece over Easter while her mummy is in hospital and I’d like to buy a nice bedspread and pillowcase for her stay so she doesn’t have to use the tractor-laden boyish one we currently have!

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Marjie March 18, 2015 at 5:02 pm

Bed, Bath N’ Table has great decorating ideas, keeps me up to date with trends and it’s so lovely to shop there!

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Stephanie Veljanovska March 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm

My Daughters first birthday is falling on Easter this year so we are having a joint celebration. A Bunny fu fu party :)

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Vid March 19, 2015 at 3:57 pm

Love the idea of these truffles, definitely making them for Easter. Would love a voucher for bed,bath and table, as one of my little gremlins decided to ‘decorate’ all the bed linen with lipstick and eyeliner…needless to say, I am not impressed with this type of ‘decoration’ ;)

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Vid March 19, 2015 at 4:00 pm

My little gremlin decorated the bed linen with make-up…needless to say, I’m not impressed with this ‘decoration’ and need the voucher for new linen ;)

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Vid March 19, 2015 at 4:01 pm

Sorry about the 2 comments, didn’t initially realise it needed to be 25 words or less, hopefully I’m still eligible :)

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Millie Green March 21, 2015 at 8:12 pm

I moved from England in 2012, and my family are visiting for the first time at Easter! With this I could decorate my spare room!

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Sandi (gfchopstix) March 29, 2015 at 3:21 am

Hi Martyna, these hot cross bun truffles look adorable! I’ve re-posted your recipe on my blog.

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