These creamy soft coconut truffles are so easy to make. You only need 2 ingredients and you don't need a stove, microwave or oven to make them because there is no melting, cooking or baking required.
2cups (122 g)unsweetened shredded coconut, finely shredded to the size of crumbs, plus additional for coating
3.5fl oz (104 ml)sweetened full fat condensed milk, see note for coconut condensed milk version
Instructions
Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine coconut and condensed milk. Stir until you have a sticky dough. When you pinch some of the mixture, it should hold its form. You want the dough to be a consistency that you can scoop and roll into balls. If your dough is too crumbly, mix in a little more condensed milk. If it is too wet or sticky, add more coconut.
Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop and pack the dough into the scoop. Release into your palm and roll between palms to form a smooth round ball. You may need to squeeze the dough a few times in your hand to make it more malleable before rolling. Place round ball onto your prepared sheet pan and repeat with the remaining dough.
Add 2 tablespoons of coconut into a small bowl. Roll each ball in the coconut until it is coated. Place balls back onto the sheet pan. Place coconut truffles into the fridge to firm them up a little (around 20-30 minutes). Store uneaten truffles in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
You want your coconut to be finely shredded, about the size of small crumbs. I used Let's Do Organic Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (Amazon | Target)* which is already very finely shredded. If your coconut is not the size of crumbs, run it through a food processor until it becomes the size of crumbs.
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The amount of condensed milk needed will vary a little depending on the size of your shredded coconut.
If using sweetened coconut condensed milk, you will need to use more condensed milk. I used about 2/3 cup (158 ml). The dough will also be a bit softer and the truffles won't be as firm as the regular condensed milk version.
You can double or triple this recipe to make more truffles. You can also make the truffle balls bigger or smaller depending on your personal preference.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.