Easy Coconut Truffles

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. 

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• Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredients You Need
• How to Make White Chocolate Coconut Truffles
• Tips for this recipe
• Storage and Freeze
• Variations & Substitutions
• Recipe Questions
• More Truffles and Balls
• Coconut Truffles

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 perfect for the holiday season.

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. 

This easy recipe is made 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 chocolate truffles are simply rolled in unsweetened shredded coconut, but you can replace them with a melted chocolate coating, roll them in cocoa powder or a mixture of chopped nuts.

Craving more white chocolate desserts? Give these a try: Whipped white chocolate ganache, white chocolate Oreo fudge, white chocolate chip cranberry cookies, white chocolate brownies.

Ingredients You Need

You need these ingredients to make these white chocolate and coconut truffles:

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 desiccated 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 options

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

• Chocolate: Coate 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.

How to Make White Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full recipe instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the recipe card below!

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, place finely chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips. Next, add the heavy cream, shredded coconut, chopped nuts previously mixed in a food processor, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2: In a double boiler, gently heat the mixture while stirring continuously until it becomes smooth and homogeneous, with the white chocolate completely melted.

Let cool: Afterward, cover the bowl with the white chocolate mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing it to firm up and become easier to work with.

Shape the balls

Step 3: Using an ice cream scoop, portion the white chocolate ganache into evenly sized-balls. Gently roll each portion between your palms to achieve a smooth and round shape and place your balls into a parchment paper.

Step 3: Immediately coat the ganache balls by rolling them in a large bowl filled with shredded coconut.

Enjoy! Transfer the finished truffles into individual small cups or serving dishes and indulge in their delightful flavor!

Storage and Freeze

In the fridge: 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.

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

Recipe Questions

Can I use other types of chocolate for these truffles?

While white chocolate is the traditional choice, you can experiment with milk or dark chocolate for different flavor profiles.

Can I make these truffles in advance?

Yes, you can make the truffle mixture in advance and store it in the fridge until you're ready to shape and coat the truffles.

Can I use sweetened shredded coconut instead of unsweetened?

Yes, you can use sweetened shredded coconut if you prefer a sweeter truffle. Adjust the sugar content in the truffle mixture accordingly.

How can I prevent the truffle mixture from becoming too sticky when rolling into balls?

If the mixture is too sticky, dust your hands lightly with powdered sugar or cocoa powder while rolling the truffles to make the process smoother.

More Truffles and Balls

I hope you love this coconut and white chocolate truffle recipe. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!

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