{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","name":"Chocolate Coconut Truffles","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Natalie"},"datePublished":"2020-03-30","recipeYield":44,"description":"Easy chocolate and coconut truffles that can be made in under an hour. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 2 (or more!) When it comes to the sprinkles, I have started buying these Dutch chocolate sprinkles (known as hagelslag or chocoladehagel) because I was going through the smaller containers rather quickly. They can also be frozen for longer storage. How to store chocolate truffles: The truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Posted on April 4, 2020 by Natalie | Last Updated April 4, 2020 | Leave a Comment. Place all the dry ingredients into the processor, then add the melted butter and vanilla or rum, and process until the biscuits are crushed and the mixture comes together. These chocolate coconut truffles are super easy to make with basic pantry and fridge ingredients. From Kevin Smith, POPSUGAR Food. If it's too wet/soft, you can either add a few more crushed cookies or a little more icing sugar, or alternatively place the bowl into the fridge for 10-15 minutes until it firms up. Cover the surface of the chocolate with plastic wrap; set aside in a cool spot until slightly firm, about 1 hour. Alternatively, you can pretty much use any sprinkles you like! I like to have them mostly crushed, but leaving some larger pieces is quite nice for a bit of crunch. I mean they’re really easy, so there isn’t much to talk about, but I wanted to add some process pictures here so you can see how the mixture is supposed to look. One of my favourite things to see on social media lately has been how many kids and parents have been taking the opportunity to get in the kitchen and try new recipes while they’ve been at home. Otherwise, refrigerate the truffles covered, for up to 5 days. De Ruijter | Dutch Hagelslag Sprinkles You can post on my Facebook page or tag me on Facebook @sweetnessandbite or tag me on Instagram @sweetness.and.bite , Your email address will not be published. Nutrition Information: Chocolate Coconut Truffles Stir to combine well. Meanwhile, bring the cream and honey to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat (or in the microwave). Truffles taste best if served room temperature not straight from the refrigerator. How to gift chocolate truffles: For wrapping and gifting chocolate coated truffles, I highly recommend using tempered chocolate. Forgot your password? Easy chocolate and coconut truffles that can be made in under an hour. 44 truffles Cuisine: I have to admit that I’m often overly heavy-handed when it comes to adding the rum, so I usually just add a few more crushed biscuits to firm up the mixture up. The balls will keep well for a couple of weeks. The nutritional information above is computer-generated and is only an estimate. Gently press a jumbo candy eye onto the top of the truffle … Place all the dry ingredients into the processor, then add the melted butter and vanilla or rum, and process until the biscuits are crushed and the mixture comes together. I like to have them mostly crushed, but leaving some larger pieces is quite nice for a bit of crunch. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Add the crystallized ginger to the cream. Because he loved them so much, I based idea of his birthday cake around them, so that he could have a chocolate “box” cake full of truffles. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Register and Login to Save your Recipes, Shop and more. Sprinkle seasoned sugar on top of the truffles. This recipe makes quite a lot of truffles, but can be easily halved to make 22 balls. Add half of the zest to the cream, (reserve the rest for decorating the truffles.) Reset it here. Easy chocolate and coconut truffles that can be made in under an hour. Bring cream, ginger and honey to a simmer, remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender to combine the flavors. Set aside to cool.Crush the cookies. teaspoons rum, for adults only balls, Extra coconut and/or chocolate sprinkles, for rolling*. Yield: Pulse the fennel seed, confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa in a spice grinder to a fine powder. If it's too wet\/soft, you can either add a few more crushed cookies or a little more icing sugar, or alternatively place the bowl into the fridge for 10-15 minutes until it firms up. * I like to roll half of the balls in coconut and half in chocolate sprinkles. Stir to combine. But hopefully, you’ll be able to find them all easily enough. Learn how your comment data is processed. Total Time: Otherwise, refrigerate the truffles covered, for up to 5 days. Place the chocolate sprinkles on a plate. I usually put mine in the fridge and then use the time to tidy the bench and get ready for rolling the balls.\n\nLine a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Proceed as above to form the truffles. Sign up here. Add 2 tablespoons malt powder to the cream and proceed with the basic recipe as above. But they’re still super quick and easy to make, and everyone seems to love them. You can also freeze them in an airtight container if you want them to last even longer. Transfer the truffle mixture to a piping bag fitted with a plain 1/4-inch tip. Once set, the truffles can be held in a cool spot, out of the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. 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If you prefer, you can make these balls using a food processor. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Yield: 22 In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat. You could also make infinite variations on this recipe using different extracts (peppermint truffles, anyone?). I have this 1 tablespoon capacity cookie scoop which, to me, makes the perfect sized truffles. 60g (1/2 cup) cocoa powder Then all you need to do is roll the balls in more coconut, chocolate sprinkles, or both. Sprinkle with the desired topping and let them sit until the chocolate hardens. Sprinkle citrus flavored sugar on top of truffles. Strain and discard the chile. Proceed as above to form the truffles. make these chocolate coconut truffles, please show us! Coconut: Desiccated coconut is finely shredded, unsweetened dried coconut. ","keywords":"chocolate coconut truffles, chocolate, coconut, ","suitableForDiet":"GlutenFreeDiet","nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":"221 calories","carbohydrateContent":"20 grams carbohydrates","cholesterolContent":"26 milligrams cholesterol","fatContent":"12 grams fat","fiberContent":"1 grams fiber","proteinContent":"1 grams protein","saturatedFatContent":"8 grams saturated fat","servingSize":"2 truffles","sodiumContent":"103 grams sodium","sugarContent":"16 grams sugar","transFatContent":"0 grams trans fat","unsaturatedFatContent":"3 grams unsaturated fat"},"url":"https:\/\/sweetnessandbite.com\/easy-chocolate-coconut-truffles\/"} Sublime should take hours of work to perfect, chocolate sprinkle truffles until soft, about 1 hour them! Cookies you like in this recipe was already immortalised on a well worn, chocolate-stained page in my recipe book. 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