Coconut Creams

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, no-bake chocolate truffles with a crunchy walnut center and sweet coconut coating
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Coconut Creams

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 985.8

Description

These Coconut Creams are a nostalgic, no-bake dessert that offers a luxurious balance of rich chocolate and sweet coconut. The recipe combines cocoa powder and icing sugar to create a thick, fudge-like paste, enriched with milk and vanilla for a smooth, creamy texture. Finely chopped walnuts are folded in to provide a delightful crunch and earthy depth that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness. Easy to make without any baking required, these treats are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth. They hold their shape well and taste even better after chilling in the refrigerator for an hour.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sift the cocoa powder and icing sugar together into a large mixing bowl to ensure there are no lumps.
  2. Remove 1/4 cup of the sifted cocoa-sugar mixture and set it aside in a small shallow dish for rolling the finished creams.
  3. Pour the milk into the remaining cocoa-sugar mixture in the large bowl.
  4. Stir vigorously until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and forms a consistent dough-like paste.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and the coarsely cut walnuts to the mixture.
  6. Mix thoroughly until the nuts and vanilla are evenly distributed throughout the chocolate base.
  7. Using a small spoon or your hands, shape the mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
  8. Roll each ball in the reserved cocoa-sugar mixture until completely coated.
  9. Place the finished creams on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 985.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.7g71%
Saturated Fat 7.1g36%
Cholesterol 0.8mg1%
Sodium 28.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 157.9g53%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g79%
Sugars 124.7g
Protein 19.8g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: no-bake, chocolate, truffles, coconut, walnuts, dessert, easy, holiday, cookie, treats, vanilla, cocoa, icing sugar, vegetarian, no-cook, chocolate balls, nutty, rich, simple
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