The coconut truffles are delicious, fresh, and indulgent treats made with 4 ingredients perfect for a summer indulgence. Easy and quick to prepare, they require no cooking and can be customized to taste. Just add a cherry, a toasted hazelnut, or fresh fruit cut into small cubes to create a dessert that everyone will enjoy.
Coconut is a fruit highly appreciated by both adults and children. In addition to making truffles, you can use it to prepare no-bake coconut cheesecake or delicious mini coconut and raspberry tiramisu.
The recipe I propose is very easy; in a few minutes, you will get a delicious mixture to make small balls to dip in shredded coconut. After a short rest in the fridge, you can serve them to your guests. If you like, try them and let me know what you think.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 20 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Summer
- Energy 91.40 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.87 (g) of which sugars 8.15 (g)
- Proteins 1.55 (g)
- Fat 5.72 (g) of which saturated 4.30 (g)of which unsaturated 1.05 (g)
- Fibers 0.38 (g)
- Sodium 34.57 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 23 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 4.4 oz ricotta
- 3.2 oz white chocolate
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Scale
- 1 Spatula
Method
Place the ricotta in the bowl and soften it with a spatula until creamy and smooth. Add the vanilla extract.
Finely chop the white chocolate and melt it in the microwave, stirring frequently, it will take about 1 and a half minutes.
Incorporate the melted chocolate into the ricotta, then add the shredded coconut and powdered sugar.The mixture is ready, let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
After resting, form 15 balls and roll them in shredded coconut.
The coconut truffles are ready to be served, store them in the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Tips
Storage
The coconut truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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