Description
Indulgent chocolate coconut truffles promise sweet bliss with each delectable bite. Dark chocolate and creamy coconut create a luxurious treat perfect for sharing with friends or savoring solo.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 10 ounces (280 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for a smooth coating)
Garnish Ingredients:
- Extra shredded coconut (for garnish)
- Drizzle of melted white chocolate
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, stirring thoroughly until the ingredients form a uniform, cohesive mixture.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, portion out uniform amounts of the coconut mixture and gently roll between your palms to create smooth, round truffles.
- Arrange the freshly formed coconut balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and allow the truffles to chill and solidify for approximately 25 minutes, or until they hold their shape and feel firm to the touch.
- Remove the truffles from the freezer and prepare for final coating or serving, ensuring they maintain their compact, spherical form.
Notes
- Moisture matters when mixing coconut and condensed milk, so ensure the mixture holds together without being too wet or dry.
- Chill the mixture briefly before rolling to make shaping easier and prevent sticky hands.
- Use cold hands or lightly grease palms with cooking spray to create smooth, uniform truffle balls without sticking.
- Customize by rolling finished truffles in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or additional shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg