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    Home / Desserts / Truffles, chocolate & candy

    Coconut Truffles

    Jan 2, 2023 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to make delicious little chocolate coconut truffles with a lovely white chocolate taste and coconut flavor. This recipe is very easy to make at home and these little truffles are perfect as Christmas gifts or just to treat yourself.

    white chocolate truffles on a plate this recipe

    If you already know my super recipe for white chocolate truffles, then you won't be able to resist this even more delicious and flavorful version of homemade coconut truffles.

    Everything we love about a creamy, soft truffle with a good white chocolate taste plus coconut and chopped almonds that give it an incredible flavor that reminds us of a few Raffaello's chocolates.

    The recipe is super easy and quick to make at home, with just a few ingredients, a ganache made with white chocolate chips, and heavy cream in which we incorporate shredded coconut and chopped nuts that adds crunchy and tasty texture.

    These coconut truffles are simply rolled in shredded coconut, but you can replace them with a melted chocolate coating, roll them in cocoa powder or a mixture of chopped nuts.

    Cette recette délicieuse que tout le monde adore est parfaite si vous aimez faire vos chocolats maison à offrir pendant les fêtes de Noël ou juste pour se régaler en famille.

    >> See all the truffles and chocolates recipes of the blog

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    Ingredients and substitutions

    Truffles ganache

    • White chocolate: For a less sweet taste, use quality chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa butter.
    • Heavy cream: Full-fat heavy cream with at least 30% fat or sweetened condensed milk, condensed coconut milk or coconut cream. You can also use sweetened condensed milk instead, but you will have to cook the preparation well to get a good truffle texture.
    • Nuts: A mixture of unsweetened shredded coconut and crushed almonds, which you can substitute with hazelnuts or use only coconut.
    • Salt and vanilla: Essential for flavoring and bringing out all the flavors, you can add coconut extract to enhance the flavor.

    Coating

    For decoration, I simply rolled the coconut balls in sweetened shredded coconut or unsweetened coconut flakes, but you can coat them with :

    • Chocolate: Coating them in melted dark chocolate or use dark chocolate melting wafers to make a dark chocolate shell or white candy melt and decorate with toasted coconut.
    • Cocoa powder: Roll them in unsweetened, bitter cocoa powder like the traditional truffle recipe.
    • Nuts: chopped nuts, crushed peppermint, sprinkles and more.

    ⚠️ You will find the quantities of the ingredients and the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the page.

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    How to make white chocolate coconut truffles

    1 - Coconut mixture

    1. In a bowl, put the white chocolate previously chopped finely with a knife, or just use white chocolate chips.
    2. Add the Heavy cream, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, vanilla extract, and salt.
    3. Heat in a double boiler while stirring with a spoon until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous and the chocolate is completely melted.
    4. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

    Tip: You can also use the microwave to melt the mixture, heat in 1-minute increments and stir with a spatula until the chocolate is completely melted.

    White chocolate with coconut
    White chocolate coconut truffles ganache on a bowl

    2 - Shape the balls

    1. Scoop out balls of white chocolate ganache with an ice cream scoop to make them the same size.
    2. Then roll them between your hands to make them smooth.
    3. Immediately roll them in a bowl filled with shredded coconut.
    4. Place in small cups and enjoy!

    Tip: If you prefer to coat them in melted chocolate chips, simply melt the chocolate chips in the microwave and dip chilled coconut truffles in the chocolate then place them on a sheet of parchment paper until the chocolate hardens.

    Plate with coconut balls
    coconut truffles on a bowl with shredded coconut

    Conservation

    Store truffles can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. Place them in an airtight container box with a tight-fitting lid to keep them soft and fresh.

    You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months, well-wrapped in a storage bag or in a box.

    Coconut truffles on a case

    More truffle and chocolate recipes

    • Chocolate Truffles
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    • Oreo truffles
    • Energy balls with dates
    • Healthy oatmeal truffles
    • Peanut butter cups
    Coconut truffles on a bowl

    More white chocolate and coconut recipes

    • White chocolate ganache
    • White chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream
    • White chocolate oreo fudge
    • White chocolate cranberry cookies
    • White chocolate chips blondie
    • Coconut balls
    • Coconut cupcakes
    • Coconut frosting
    Coconut truffles on a table

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    Coconut Truffles


    • Author: Fadela
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 12 truffles
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    Description

    Delicious white chocolate and coconut truffles with chopped nuts for a crunchy texture (For 12 truffles)


    Ingredients

    • 200 g (7 oz) White chocolate chips
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) Heavy cream - or coconut cream
    • 20 g (¼ cup)grated coconut - unsweetened
    • 40 g (¼ cup) chopped almonds
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • Grated coconut for coating

    Instructions

    1. In a medium bowl, place the chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips with the heavy cream, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, vanilla extract and salt.
    2. Place the bowl over a saucepan containing a small amount of water and heat in a double boiler to melt the mixture while stirring with a spatula until the white chocolate is completely melted.
    3. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until completely cooled.
    4. Scoop out balls of ganache with a tablespoon or ice cream scoop and roll them between your hands to form smooth, round balls.
    5. Immediately roll them in a bowl filled with shredded coconut and place them in small cups.
    6.  

    Notes

    Storage: Up to 2 weeks at room temperature in a covered storage box and up to 3 months in the freezer.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: truffes, candy, chocolate
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: coconut truffles, chocolate coconut truffles, white chocolate coconut truffles

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