Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Coconut Truffles with Macadamia Nuts! This festive treat is perfect for your Christmas goodie platter. We experimented with both dark rum and Malibu rum – and Malibu wins! The light coconut rum complements the rich white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts beautifully. This easy-to-follow recipe yields 64 delightful bite-sized truffles that are sure to be a holiday favorite. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 146.8 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts

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How to Make Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts

  1. Finely chop 12 ounces of white chocolate. Place in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Pulse 1 cup of macadamia nuts in a food processor until finely ground. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Remove the cream from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of Malibu coconut rum.
  4. Whisk the warm rum cream into the chopped white chocolate until completely melted and smooth. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in the ground macadamia nuts.
  6. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang on the sides. Pour the truffle mixture into the pan and chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Invert the pan onto a work surface and remove the plastic wrap.
  8. Cut the chilled truffle mixture into 64 squares.
  9. Roll each square between your palms to form a ball.
  10. Roll the truffles in 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut to coat completely.
  11. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

41g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts?

Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts?

Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts has approximately 146.8 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts?

The key ingredients for Coconut Truffles With Macadamia Nuts are White Chocolate, Salted Macadamia Nut, Heavy Cream, Dark Rum, Unsweetened Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.

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