Description
Sweet homemade Almond Joy Truffles combine coconut, chocolate, and almonds in a delightful no-bake treat. Rich flavors meld perfectly, offering indulgent satisfaction without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded sweetened coconut
- 20 whole almonds, toasted
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Thoroughly combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until mixture achieves uniform consistency and holds together seamlessly.
- Shape Truffles: Mold mixture into compact spheres, embedding a toasted almond at each center. Carefully reshape to maintain smooth, round profile and arrange on parchment-lined tray.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate coconut spheres for 20-30 minutes until completely firm and structured, ensuring they maintain their defined shape.
- Chocolate Coating: Gently melt chocolate using microwave, stirring intermittently to create smooth, glossy texture. Methodically submerge each chilled coconut ball, allowing excess chocolate to drip off for elegant, even coverage.
- Decorate and Finalize: While chocolate remains glossy, sprinkle with additional coconut or create delicate chocolate drizzles for enhanced visual and textural dimension. Return truffles to parchment-lined surface and refrigerate until chocolate sets completely.
- Serve: Present chilled or at room temperature, offering a luxurious harmony of creamy coconut, rich chocolate, and crunchy almond in each decadent bite.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla to maintain the perfect truffle consistency and prevent a crumbly or overly wet mixture.
- Chill for Structure: Refrigerate coconut balls for at least 30 minutes before chocolate coating to ensure they hold shape and don’t fall apart during dipping.
- Temper Chocolate Carefully: Melt chocolate in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning and achieve a smooth, glossy coating that sets beautifully.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy-free condensed milk and vegan chocolate for a plant-based version, or use sugar-free alternatives for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg