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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.
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Homemade Raffaello Balls Recipe

Prep Time1 hour
WORK TIME20 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 18 yields

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
    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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