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Coconut Balls (Raffaello Truffles)

Aida
These homemade coconut balls, inspired by Raffaello, are a delightful blend of creamy, nutty, and coconut flavors. (And they're a no-bake treat!)
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Servings 20 -25
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2.25 cups milk, divided regular
  • 15 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2.7 ounces vanilla pudding mix (powder) about two 38g vanilla pudding mix bags
  • 7-8 ounces butter room temperature, cut into cubes
  • 11 ounces shredded coconut flour, divided coconut flakes; 7 ounces (~200 grams) for the batter, 4 (~100 grams) for dipping
  • 1.7-2.6 ounces blanched almonds (without skin) about 40-50 almonds, or 50-75 grams; roasted and peeled almonds are fine too

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, pour 10 tablespoons (~150 milliliters) of milk. Add the pudding mix (powder) and sugar. Mix well until integrated. (Alternatively, do this step in a pot over a low temperature.)
  • Pour the remaining milk into a large pot and bring to a boil on medium. Then, bring the temperature down to the lowest setting, and slowly add in the pudding mixture, mixing it as you go. Mix thoroughly and frequently until the pudding forms (about 7-10 minutes). Remove off heat and let cool.
  • When the pudding is lukewarm, add butter, and 7 ounces (200 grams) of shredded coconut (coconut flakes). Continue stirring everything until you get one smooth, thick, sticky mass. Transfer to fridge and cool down completely (30-60 minutes).
  • Pour the remaining shredded coconut on a plate. Take the batter out of the fridge and form balls. (The size of each bowl should be between a large marble and a ping pong ball; the smaller the better.) Push an almond into each ball, close it up, and then dip each coconut ball in shredded coconut.
  • Serving: Serve 2-3 Raffaello balls per person along with coffee, or a refreshing drink.
    Storing: After the coconut balls firm up, transfer them to an airtight box. Keep in a dark, cool place, or the fridge for up to 5-7 days.

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Notes

  • Volume and Serving Size
About 35-40 balls come out with this volume. You may have more or less depending on how large you shape the Rafaello balls.
The serving size is up to you. We used 2 balls as one serving to calculate the nutritional information.

Nutrition

Serving: 2of 40Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 18.6gProtein: 1.4gFat: 14.4g
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