Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Rich coconut-chocolate ganache centers coated in dark chocolate and finished with desiccated coconut.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

  2. Step 2

    Heat the coconut cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Coconut Cream

    Cookware: saucepan, Silicone spatula

  3. Step 3

    Place 200 gr dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour over the hot coconut cream, let stand, then stir until smooth.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Dark Chocolate

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, Silicone spatula

  4. Step 4

    Stir 60 gr coconut, the vanilla extract, and salt into the ganache until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Fine Salt, 60.0 gr Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, Silicone spatula

  5. Step 5

    Refrigerate the ganache until firm enough to scoop and shape.

    Timer: 60 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, refrigerator

  6. Step 6

    Scoop the chilled ganache into 20 portions, roll each into a ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

    Cookware: baking sheet, Small scoop

  7. Step 7

    Combine the remaining 150 gr dark chocolate with the coconut oil in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water on low heat. Stir until melted and smooth.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Coconut Oil, 150.0 gr Dark Chocolate

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, saucepan, Silicone spatula

  8. Step 8

    Dip each truffle in the melted coating, lift it out with a fork, and return it to the lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining 20 gr coconut before the coating sets.

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

    Cookware: baking sheet, fork

  9. Step 9

    Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate coating is firm.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, refrigerator

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Use clean, dry hands and utensils. Store the finished truffles covered in the refrigerator at 4°C or below and consume within 5 days.

Risk factors

  • ready-to-eat hand contact
  • perishable coconut cream filling