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Coconut Rum Truffles

These decadent coconut rum truffles are perfect for Easter, Christmas or for special occasions. These no-bake homemade candies are made with Nilla wafers, sweetened shredded coconut, white chocolate and of course, rum.

Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR TRUFFLES
  • 3 cups vanilla wafers
  • ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 4 ounces white chocolate chopped
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons rum
FOR GARNISH:
  • 10 ounces white chocolate melting discs I used Ghirardelli
  • your favorite sprinkles or toasted coconut

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Add the vanilla wafers to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. Add the coconut and pulse several times again.
  2. Chop the white chocolate very fine and transfer to a microwave proof bowl. Microwave the chocolate at 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring after each time. Continue to do this until the chocolate is melted completely.
  3. Stir the cream into the white chocolate and stir to combine. Pour the white chocolate mixture into the vanilla wafer mixture and pulse several times, scraping down the bowl as necessary until the truffle mixture is well combined.
  4. Add the melted butter and rum. Pulse to combine. Dip a tablespoon into the nilla wafer mixture and place into the palm of your hand. Give the truffle blend a little squeeze to how well it holds together. If it's too wet, add some more vanilla wafer crumbs.
  5. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  6. Portion out the truffle mixture into 1 tablespoon rounds and roll them into balls with your hands. Transfer the truffles to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
FOR THE GARNISH:
  1. Add the melting discs to a microwaveable bowl and heat in 30 second increments at 50% power. Stir. Continue in this method until the chocolate is completely melted.
  2. Place a truffle on the end of a fork (hovering over the melted chocolate) and use a spoon to coat the truffle completely with the white chocolate. Transfer back to the prepared baking sheet and add toasted coconut or sprinkles.
  3. Continue in this manner until you've decorated all of the truffles. Let the truffles rest for one hour so the coating can set. Transfer to an airtight container or into small treat boxes to give as gifts.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 109mg (5%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 69IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 69IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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