COCONUT CREAM TRUFFLES

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I ripped this out of a magazine I was finished with while traveling abroad... they looked so tempting.I'm not a big fan of white chocolate or coconut flavour but made them for a party and thought hubby would love them... well, shock ! they were the surprise hit of the party & I really like these too :) They made it into my family handwritten recipe book. It's easy to make and can be made in advance, both major points for making it onto my menu's. Recipe calls for Coconut essence and I can't get it here in The Netherlands ... it probably makes the taste a little less intense. You choose .. if you are a true fan of coconut throw it in, if you don't have it or like the taste as much, I wouldn't worry at all about not adding it. Enjoy ! Note: butter measurement 150g = 5 1/4 oz and chocolate measurement 375g = 13 1/4 oz.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Candy

Time 2h25m

Yield 50 chocolates

Number Of Ingredients 8

375 g white chocolate
150 g butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons coconut essence (optional)
1 cup desiccated coconut (shredded coconut)
3 cups icing sugar (powder sugar)
375 g dark chocolate or 375 g milk chocolate, for coating truffles
2 -3 tablespoons Tia Maria (optional) or 2 -3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream, etc (optional)

Steps:

  • Gently melt butter and white chocolate in large bowl in microwave.
  • For best results don't over melt, if just a few chocolate pieces appear solid, stir them in with what has already melted until it's all smooth.
  • Add coconut milk, coconut essence (optional), desiccated coconut and icing sugar.
  • Stir until well mixed.
  • Recipe says chill so you can roll it into balls, freeze etc, but personally I spooned my mixture into two small plastic bags so that it formed slabs about 2cm thick, then threw it into the freezer for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove slabs from freezer, peel away plastic bags and"dice" your mixture so that you have a plate full of little cubes.
  • Microwave your dark or milk chocolate mixture until half of it is melted, stir until all is smooth (doing it like this meant that the mixture started to set quickly and evenly around the cubes and didn't just make puddles at their bases).
  • Dip the cubes one by one into the darker chocolate mixture, turning over with a teaspoon until evenly coated.
  • Place coated cubes onto a tray lined with foil.
  • Leave at room temperature to set, and store in a cool place (not the fridge).
  • Edited to add: making the filling into round balls does look more professional and less "home made" -- mind you, once your family and friends have tasted these they honestly won't care how they look, they'll be too busy diving back in for another one :).
  • I loved the suggestion about the other flavours and played around with it -- some of my guests preferred 2T Tia Maria etc for a softer more mellow taste, other preferred theirs with 3T for a stronger taste.
  • The mixtures with the Baileys/Tia Maria were softer and a little more sticky than the original, so *slightly* more messy rolling them, but your guests will love you for the 10 minutes extra work.

Tsebo Condract
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I made these truffles for my friends, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the coconut flavor really shines through. I also love that they're no-bake, so they're perfect for a busy weeknight. I'll definitel


Jimmy Waziri
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These truffles are divine! The coconut and chocolate flavors are a perfect match, and the truffles have a smooth, creamy texture. I love that they're no-bake, so they're perfect for a hot summer day. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


Md Morsalim
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I love these truffles! They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. The coconut and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination, and the truffles have a lo


SR Rashidul
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These truffles were amazing! I made them for my wife for our anniversary, and she absolutely loved them. They're so creamy and chocolatey, and the coconut flavor is the perfect touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hira Naz
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I made these truffles for my friends, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the coconut flavor really shines through. I also love that they're no-bake, so they're perfect for a busy weeknight. I'll definitel


Henry Baker
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These truffles are divine! The coconut and chocolate flavors are a perfect match, and the truffles have a smooth, creamy texture. I love that they're no-bake, so they're perfect for a hot summer day. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


gabby rbm
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I love these truffles! They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. The coconut and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination, and the truffles have a lo


arifoy kan
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These truffles were amazing! I made them for my girlfriend for Valentine's Day, and she absolutely loved them. They're so creamy and chocolatey, and the coconut flavor is the perfect touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sherry Peyton
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I made these truffles for a party I was hosting, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the coconut flavor really shines through. I also love that they're no-bake, so they're perfect for a hot summer day.


Qari Khan
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I've made these truffles several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and always turn out delicious. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate, and the truffles have a lovely creamy texture. I usually roll them in cocoa


Ke Bort6
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These coconut cream truffles were a delightful treat! They were incredibly easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of coconut and chocolate was heavenly, and the truffles had a smooth, creamy texture that melted in my mouth. I highly r


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