Dark Chocolate Almond Joy Truffles Filled with Toasted Almonds and Coconut
Indulge in these creamy truffles filled with toasted almonds and coconut, enveloped in rich dark chocolate for a luxurious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Dipping, Rolling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 24 whole toasted almonds
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Roll small amounts of the coconut mixture into 1-inch balls, pressing a toasted almond into the center of each ball.
- Place the formed truffles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, optionally adding coconut oil, until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and return them to the parchment paper.
- If desired, sprinkle extra shredded coconut or crushed almonds on top before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes, then serve.
Notes
For a delightful twist, consider adding sea salt or almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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