Coconut truffles

  • Fab Products used
    FAB OIL SOLUBLE COCONUT FLAVOUR
  • Recipe Category
    Chocolates, Confections & Macarons
  • Prep Time
    01:00:00(HH:MM:SS)
  • Baking/Cooking Time
    30: prep time:30 minutes chilling time
  • Baking Temperature Detail
    None
  • Serves
    6
  • Level
    Beginner
  • Baker Tips/Notes
    Use pure white couverture chocolate
About Recipe

* Place chopped chocolate and cream (and butter, if using) in a medium heat-proof bowl. Carefully microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted. Alternatively, set it over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Stir in ¼ cup shredded coconut (coconut extract)Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until firm.

Ingredients
* 200 g/7 oz coarsely chopped white chocolate
* 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
* ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
* 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut , for coating
Optional additions:
* 1-2 tablespoons butter , for creamier texture
* ½ teaspoon coconut extract
Method
  • * Place chopped chocolate and cream (and butter, if using) in a medium heat-proof bowl. Carefully microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted. Alternatively, set it over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Stir in ¼ cup shredded coconut (coconut extract)Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until firm.
  • * Place 1/3 cup shredded coconut in a small bowl. Take chocolate mixture out of the fridge. Using an ice cream scoop, spoon, or melon baller, scoop out small sections and form them into balls with your hands. Roll each ball in coconut and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until firm.
Assembling

* Place 1/3 cup shredded coconut in a small bowl. Take chocolate mixture out of the fridge. Using an ice cream scoop, spoon, or melon baller, scoop out small sections and form them into balls with your hands. Roll each ball in coconut and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until firm.

About Baker
Sonia Badhwar

Delhi India

The Baker’s Gallery

I wanted to cater to every palette in my family ever since I started to bake for them. Being a home- baker , I am passionate about cooking.. specially about everything sweet. When you put your best foot forward- nay hand- the result would more often than not be heartening! And exactly 10 years after I had decided to pursue my dream of dabbling in cooking , experimenting and whisking, here I am woh my very own bakery/ kitchen- The Baker’s Gallery. Here we serve you the theste and the most delicious selective and hand crafted desserts and cakes from around the world! With every bite so special that you are likely to skip a beat every time you delve into these desserts!