WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT TRUFFLES

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Chewy toasted coconut plays off the creamy, coconut-scented white chocolate ganache filling. Like tiny snowballs, they add a pretty contrast to a plate of dark chocolate truffles.

Provided by Kimmie Kooks

Categories     Candy

Time 2h

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • In large heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, heat chocolate, stirring, until half is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, in saucepan, heat cream with butter just until butter melts and bubbles form around edge of pan. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla and coconut extract. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Using melon baller or teaspoon, drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto 2 waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Gently roll each to round off completely. Freeze until hard, about 1 hour. (Make-ahead: Cover and freeze for up to 1 day.).
  • Coating: Toast coconut on baking sheet in 375°F (190°C) oven, stirring twice, until light golden, 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt half of the chocolate, stirring. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Remove 1 pan of the truffles from freezer; using 2 forks, dip each into chocolate, tapping forks on edge of bowl to remove excess. Roll in coconut. Return to waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until coating is hardened, 2 hours.
  • In clean bowl, repeat with remaining chocolate, truffles and coconut. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container; refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.) Place in paper candy cups.
  • Tip: If all of the chocolate does not melt after hot cream mixture has been added, place bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water and whisk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 43.7, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.3

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