RASPBERRY COCONUT TRUFFLES

Raspberry Coconut Truffles image

With a hint of raspberry and an elegant toasted coconut outer layer that's sweet and tasty, these bites will be the star of any party.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup raspberry cream-filled dark chocolate pieces
3/4 cup whipped topping
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt chocolate pieces over low heat. Transfer to a small bowl and cool to lukewarm, about 7 minutes. Beat in whipped topping, preserves and extract. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes or until firm enough to form into balls. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.