Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Chocolate Cherry Coconut Truffles, a perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion. These irresistible bites combine the sweetness of maraschino cherries, the rich flavor of semisweet chocolate, and the tropical essence of shredded coconut. Not only are they quick and easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, but they also impress guests with their stunning appearance and delicious taste. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these truffles are sure to be a hit. With endless variations and no baking required, you’ll want to make them again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 15 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract for nut-free option)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and almond extract until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the maraschino cherries.
- Scoop out small portions and roll into balls; place on the baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each truffle in melted chocolate, then return to the baking sheet.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg