Today I’m going to show you How to make coconut balls or truffles, which is undoubtedly a really simple recipe because you only need 2 ingredients that you can find anywhere and as it does not require an oven, it is perfect to include it in your Christmas menus or to taste it when you have a sweet tooth.
They are ideal at any time of the day and if not you will tell me. They have a very smooth texture and their flavor leads you to repeat with that coconut flavor that gives it such a special touch and it has to be said that they are not even close to the ones sold in supermarkets, they are much softer and more delicious.
These coconut and condensed milk balls are a perfect option to taste a healthy sweet without having to cook or turn the kitchen upside down, so you no longer have excuses not to eat a delicious and typical dessert this Christmas.
So if you like coconut, you have to try them because in a jiffy you can enjoy something sweet, cheap and best of all, they hook you !!!
Video recipe on how to make coconut balls or truffles
Ingredients
- 200 gr of condensed milk
- 160 gr dehydrated coconut
- Some paper capsules (optional)
How to make coconut balls or truffles: step by step
1.- You start by putting 120 gr of coconut in a bowl with the condensed milk and with the help of a kitchen spatula, mix until you get a semi-soft dough.
2- Then cover the container with a transparent film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. After the half, you take it out of the refrigerator and start making the truffles.
3.- Now you take small portions of the dough with a spoon, you shape it into balls and coat them with the rest of the coconut.
4.- Finally, you put each one in a lace, place them on a tray and keep them in a cool place until it is time to consume them.
My tips and tricks on how to make coconut balls or truffles
- I recommend that you make the balls the size of a bite.
- You can bathe them in melted chocolate.
- If you leave them overnight in the fridge, they will be richer because they take on more flavor.
- You can also add powdered chocolate, ground almonds, lemon juice … to the mixture.
Final score
And you will see how you are going to leave everyone with their mouths open with these cute and succulent balls. If you want more Christmas sweets, here I leave you a delicious nougat cake or an original puff pastry roscón de reyes .
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