Delicious homemade Chocolate Coconut Truffles made from scratch. These gorgeous coconut truffles are made with sweetened condensed milk and dipped in smooth milk chocolate.
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Chocolate Coconut Truffles that are perfect for sharing. These bite-sized treats are completely no bake, come together in minutes, and are gluten free.
Sweet coconut dipped in smooth chocolate = completely irresistible.
I ate so many of these Chocolate Coconut Truffles. I guess that’s the danger of making something delicious and bite-sized. You always want to reach for just. one. more.
You guys know that I love – and I know you love – an easy recipe that uses only a handful of ingredients. Those recipes are the kind that rescue you when you only have a short amount of time or just a few ingredients in the pantry.
But these easy Chocolate Coconut Truffles are in no way, shape or form lacking taste. Instead, they are absolutely PACKED with flavour.
A little icing sugar and condensed milk make the coconut soft and sweet, and once you add a smooth coating of chocolate – well then you’ve got the perfect truffle.
How to make chocolate coconut truffles
All you need is a bowl and spoon to make these truffles – no special equipment required. First, you add the shredded coconut into a large bowl. Add the sugar and the condensed milk and give it a good stir.
It might seem a little dry at first, but keep mixing and mixing, until the coconut is evenly coated. If it’s a little wet, add a few extra tablespoons of coconut.
What you’ll end up with is a sticky mixture, but you should be able to roll it into balls using your hands. I like to grab a heaped teaspoon of the mixture, and squeeze it tight in my hand, to pull it together, and then roll it smooth.
Once you have rolled all the coconut mixture into balls, you can pop them into the fridge for at least 1 hour to set. The longer you leave them in the fridge, the easier they will be to dip in chocolate.
How to dip truffles in chocolate
I don’t think there is any magic formula to dipping truffles – it’s a messy task. But for me, I find it easier if the truffles are cold. I also use a regular block of chocolate instead of melting chocolate, as I find it tends to set too quickly and seize more easily.
I simply use a fork to lift the truffles out of the chocolate, tapping the fork on the side of the bowl to shake off any excess chocolate. Then simply place the truffles on a baking tray lined with baking or parchment paper to set.
How to store coconut truffles
Store these truffles in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can you freeze coconut truffles?
Yes.
More truffle recipes to try:
- Salted caramel truffles
- White chocolate truffles
- Oreo cheesecake truffles
- Nutella hazelnut chocolate truffles
- Chocolate cherry coconut truffles
- Dark chocolate ganache truffles
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Let's Bake
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
No bake Chocolate Coconut Truffles made from scratch.
Ingredients
- 210 grams (3 and 1/2 cups) shredded coconut
- 60 grams (1/2 cup) icing or powdered sugar
- 240 ml (1 cup) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 grams (2 cups) good quality milk or dark chocolate*
Instructions
- Line a large baking tray with baking or parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add coconut, sugar, condensed milk and vanilla and mix well.
- Scoop heaped teaspoons of the coconut mixture and roll into balls using your hands and place onto your prepared tray – its ok if they’re a bit sticky. If the mixture is too wet to roll, add a tablespoon or two more coconut. Once you have rolled all your coconut into balls, place into the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Add chocolate to a heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave until melted and smooth. Dip the truffles, one at a time, into the melted chocolate, and use a fork to gently lift the truffles out and place on prepare tray.
- Sprinkle a little extra coconut on top of each truffle. Place truffles back in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
If you want to make these gluten free, make sure you use gluten free chocolate.
Nutrition Information
This recipe was first posted on Sweetest Menu in October 2015.
Tiggywinkle says
These are just gorgeous, I cover them in milk, white and plain chocolate, this selection look lovely as gifts in foil cases and ballotin boxes.
★★★★★
Jessica Holmes says
Oh that sounds amazing! Thank you for the lovely feedback!
Jayne says
Hi these sound amazing I was wondering if I wanted to flavour these with raspberry powder how much would you recommend
Thanks
Jessica Holmes says
Hi, I haven’t tried adding raspberry powder before. I would maybe start with 1-2 tablespoons and see how it tastes.
Penny says
Hi
I’m wanting to make these as Christmas gifts approx 3 weeks in advance. You’ve said in your post that these can be frozen. My question is do you freeze these little balls of scrumptiousness before or after coating with chocolate?
Best wishes
Penny
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Penny, I’m so excited you are going to make these! You can do either, it’s up to you. A fresh coating of chocolate would be lovely but they’ll freeze ok already dipped too.
Lena says
Do you use sweet or regular coconut flakes for this recipe? Here in the US you can buy both kinds.
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Lena, here in Australia they are unsweetened, so that’s what I’ve used in this recipe.
Tonya says
I used sweetened condensed coconut milk and it added more coconut flavor.
Jessica Holmes says
Great idea!
Susan says
Can I use evaporated milk instead of condensed
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Susan, I haven’t tried but I don’t think it would quite be the same.
Ahlam says
Hi
Can I use desiccated coconut instead of shredded?
Jessica Holmes says
Yes you can, you may need to add a little more – just have a look at how wet the mixture is.
Britney says
I am wanting to make these but I was wondering if I could switch the regular sweetened condensed milk for sweetened condensed coconut milk? I have it and was wondering if it would work! Thanks!
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Britney, I’v actually never had sweetened condensed coconut milk before so I’m not sure. I think it might work in this recipe but I can only guess!