Coconut Truffles

Are you looking for a small, indulgent treat that's not chocolate? Well then, Coconut truffles are your answer. With just a few ingredients, you can create these tasty truffles this holiday season. Their simplicity makes them ideal homemade holiday gifts for your loved ones.

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I understand! Chocolate enthusiasts might disagree with me on this. Truffles that aren't made of chocolate? We must acknowledge that about 10% of the global population doesn't enjoy chocolate. They may dislike its taste, bitterness, or texture. Some opt for white chocolate instead of the dark and milk varieties available, while others lean towards classic, comforting spice flavors. Additionally, some people favor fruity flavors over chocolate. Hence, this recipe is designed for individuals who specifically dislike the taste of Cocoa.

I must say, this is one of the simplest recipes you can prepare this holiday season. All you need are coconut, condensed milk, and white chocolate.

Additionally, I included a pinch of salt to cut the sweetness and balance the entire dish. Whenever I make these truffles, it's usually for a casual occasion, so I often sprinkle some desiccated coconut on top before the white chocolate sets. However, since I'm sharing this recipe specifically for Christmas, I wanted these truffles to look festive. And these Christmas sprinkles made them colorful and cheerful.

Things to note for perfect Coconut Truffles:

• White Chocolate: I opted for melted white compound chocolate to coat the coconut truffle. The choice of chocolate is entirely yours. While couverture chocolates do taste heavenly, they require tempering before being used to coat the truffles. To simplify the process, I chose white compound chocolate.

• Butter your hands: Before shaping the coconut mixture into small balls, apply half a teaspoon of butter to your palms, as the mixture is sticky. You can reapply butter to your palms if the mixture begins to stick while forming the truffles.
  

• Chilling the rolled coconut truffle: To ensure the truffles maintain their shape when coated in warm melted chocolate, refrigerate the rolled coconut truffles for 1 hour before dipping them.

• Chilling the coated coconut truffles: Refrigerate the white chocolate-coated coconut truffles for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. If you are using white compound chocolate, they will not melt that easily after removing the truffles from the fridge.

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Coconut Truffles Makes 12-13 truffles.

Ingredients:

• Desiccated Coconut - 1 1/2 cup (1.5 cup)

• Condensed milk - 1/2 cup

• A pinch of salt

• White chocolate - 150gms

• Christmas sprinkles for decoration

Method:

• Combine desiccated coconut, condensed milk, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Use a spatula to mix the ingredients to form a sticky dough-like consistency.

• Lightly coat your hands with some butter. Then, scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to shape it into a small ball and set it aside.

• Repeat the process. You will get around 13 coconut truffles.

• Refrigerate the prepared truffles for 1 hour.

• Place approximately 150 grams of chopped white compound chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method or a microwave.

• Once the chocolate has melted and is smooth, place a prepared coconut truffle into the chocolate one at a time and use a spoon to cover it with chocolate.

• Use a fork to lift the truffle from the chocolate and gently tap it to let the excess chocolate drip off.

• Using a knife, carefully slide the coated truffle onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Add some Christmas sprinkles on top.

• Continue this process until all the coconut truffles are covered in white chocolate. If the melted chocolate begins to harden, you can reheat it.

• Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the chocolate set. Store the truffles in an airtight container and enjoy. :)