Homemade Raffaello Balls Recipe

A pyramid of homemade Raffaello truffles sits on a beige plate. The truffles are round, covered in grated coconut, and presented on a light background. The text "HOMEMADE RAFFAELLO" is at the top, with a logo of Raffaello Confections on the right side.
4.50 from 23 votes

Everyone knows the famous candy “Raffaello”, but did you know that you can make the at home with no effort? Just few basic ingredients and few minutes of work.

A pyramid of homemade Raffaello truffles sits on a beige plate. The truffles are round, covered in grated coconut, and presented on a light background. The text "HOMEMADE RAFFAELLO" is at the top, with a logo of Raffaello Confections on the right side.

Homemade Raffaello Balls Recipe

4.50 from 23 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
WORK TIME 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine Italian
Servings 18 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 180 g White chocolate
  • â…“ cup 80ml Cream/coconut milk
  • â…” cup 70g Desiccated coconut
  • Pinch Salt
  • About 20 Almonds
  • Hot water

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Add heavy cream and salt. Melt in the microwave in a 15-20 seconds pulses until completely melted.
    2. Add desiccated coconut and mix until combined. Place in the fridge until set, about 1 hour.
    3. Meanwhile prepare the almonds: Place the almonds in a small bowl, cover with hot water and allow to sit for about 20 minutes.
    4. Peel the skim from each almond, then, toast them for about 4-5 minutes, until slightly golden.
    5. Shape the balls: scoop out small portion of the white chocolate mixture, place the almond in the center and roll into a ball. If you prefer a version without the almond just roll a ball without putting the almond in the mixture.
    6. Place desiccated coconut in a ball, roll each ball in the coconut, until completely coated.
    7. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.

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2 Comments

  1. Thank you so much for this recipe, its a super delicious success.

    April 14, 2024
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Glad you liked it.

      April 14, 2024
4.50 from 23 votes (23 ratings without comment)

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