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.](https://thecookingfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/רפאלו-ביתי-2.jpg)
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.](https://thecookingfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/241046_d1-jpg.jpg)
Homemade Raffaello Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 180 g White chocolate
- ⅓ cup 80ml Cream/coconut milk
- ⅔ cup 70g Desiccated coconut
- Pinch Salt
- About 20 Almonds
- Hot water
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS
- 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.
- Add desiccated coconut and mix until combined. Place in the fridge until set, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile prepare the almonds: Place the almonds in a small bowl, cover with hot water and allow to sit for about 20 minutes.
- Peel the skim from each almond, then, toast them for about 4-5 minutes, until slightly golden.
- 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.
- Place desiccated coconut in a ball, roll each ball in the coconut, until completely coated.
- Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
Video
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