Desserts

Name: Chocolate Coconut Truffles with Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup toasted sweetened coconut; 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened); 7 oz sweetened, condensed milk (half a can); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup melted dark chocolate; 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds or peanuts

How to make no bake chocolate cheesecake

March 22, 2021

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Decadent no bake chocolate cheesecake is a perfect dessert to make when you are craving something sweet, but don’t want to turn on the oven. Another summertime favorite are my no bake blueberry cheesecake bars.

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slice of no bake chocolate cheesecake on white plate with strawberry

No bake dessert lovers may want to check out these no bake lemon cheesecake parfaits too!

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Chocolate coconut truffles with almonds

February 1, 2021

These chocolate-dipped coconut truffles taste like a bite sized Almond Joy candy bar. They are an easy, no bake treat that is perfect for Valentine’s Day. For another delicious dessert, try this dark chocolate cake with red wine chocolate ganache.

These are super easy to make and if you have kids, they can help roll and dip the treats.

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Coconut truffles

Valentine’s Day is for chocolate, that’s not up for debate. Whether it’s a box of candy or a chocolate bundt cake, we need some of that cocoa goodness.

Coconut is a favorite of mine, and the combination of chocolate and coconut is delicious.

A very long time ago when I worked in catering, we were craving something sweet that was fast & easy and did not need cooking. What I came up with was this recipe. It earned the name “crack balls” by the kitchen staff because we couldn’t stop eating them.

How to make truffles

These aren’t your normal chocolate truffles made with a ganache. This bite-sized copycat Almond Joy is made even better with an unexpected ingredient – a pinch of salt.

I use a combination of sweetened and unsweetened coconut flakes so the candy isn’t overly sweet. If you prefer them very sweet, use all sweetened coconut flakes to make them.

1. Combine both toasted and untoasted coconut with a pinch of salt and evaporated milk.

2. Using a small scoop, portion out truffles and place on baking sheet.

step by step instructions for making coconut truffles

3. Roll into balls, lightly packing them with the palms of your hands while rolling so they stay together.

4. Dip into melted dark chocolate and toss in chopped nuts.

I like to roll them in chopped toasted almonds, but you can use anything that you have. I’ve used peanuts, cashews and pistachios to coat these coconut truffles and all were delicious.

You can also opt for no nuts, if you prefer, and just dip them in chocolate. Another fun option would be to roll them in red or pink sprinkles.

sprinkling almonds onto coconut truffles

Once you have them covered, place them back onto a sheet pan to let the chocolate set up.

Finished chocolate coconut truffles coated with almonds on sheet pan.

These candies also make great homemade gifts. Tuck a few truffles into valentine’s treat bags to share with friends, family and neighbors.

Quick, easy and delicious, these chocolate coconut truffles are perfect for surprising your special Valentine.

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Yield: 16 truffles

Chocolate Coconut Truffles with Almonds

These chocolate-dipped coconut truffles taste like a bite sized Almond Joy candy bar.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup toasted sweetened coconut
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
7 oz sweetened, condensed milk (half a can)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup melted dark chocolate
1 1/2 cups chopped almonds or peanuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread sweetened shredded coconut out on a baking sheet in a thin layer and toast in the oven for 5 - 10 minutes, stirring once. When coconut is light brown, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Combine toasted coconut, shredded untoasted coconut, condensed milk and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to thoroughly combine.
Using a small cookie scoop (or a teaspoon), scoop out mixture and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Place them in the fridge for 20 - 30 minutes to set up.
Roll them in your hands to make a nice smooth ball.
Working quickly, dip them in the melted chocolate and then into the chopped nuts and set on a clean sheet pan. If they start to get too warm, put them back into the fridge for a few minutes.
Once they are all dipped and rolled in almonds or peanuts, put them in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to help the chocolate set up.

Notes

Use a combination of sweetened and unsweetened shredded coconut to keep these truffles from being overly sweet.

Easy fig tart recipe with puff pastry

August 20, 2020

Store-bought puff pastry makes this fig tart recipe quick and easy. Ready from start to finish in about 20 minutes and individually sized, these tarts are perfect for sharing. A handful of fresh figs, a sheet of puff pastry and a bit of sweetened cream cheese come together to make a delicious and simple dessert.

side view of fig tart recipe with sliced fig on plate

Figs are a favorite of mine. From fig jam to panna cotta with bourbon-poached figs, you’ll find a few fig recipes here. Figs are just barely sweet, but when they are overly ripe can be jammy and have hints of honey.

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Bourbon Peaches with mint

July 17, 2020

Bourbon peaches are a delicious and easy dessert. Best enjoyed with friends on a warm summer evening, paired with white wine sangria.

bourbon poached peaches drizzled with bourbon simple syrup on white plate

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Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait {No bake/low carb}

June 23, 2020

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait, my new go-to quick and easy summer treat! Perfect for a last minute dessert when there is no time for baking. They look elegant enough to serve to guests, but they are ridiculously easy. No bake desserts, like these no bake blueberry cheesecake bars, are a lifesaver in warm weather months.

We are watching what we eat, but I’m not about to deprive myself of a sweet treat. These no bake blueberry lemon cheesecake parfaits are low carb, lower in sugar and at only 2 ounces, they won’t sabotage your diet.

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How to Make Blueberry Mini Pies from Scratch

April 21, 2020

Blueberry Mini Pies are the epitome of summer. Ripe, juicy blueberries fill delicious buttery dough for the perfect hand-held pie. Mini blueberry pies are perfect for lunch bags, afternoon treats, beach day picnics, and they are small enough for little hands. Mini blueberry pies or mini cherry pies are also great for all of the red, white and blue holidays.

One of my favorite things about these pies is that they are hand held. No need for utensils, plates or clean-up, which in my opinion is one of the best things about these hand pies.

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Homemade Buckeyes

December 18, 2019

Homemade buckeyes are the perfect no bake treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.

Buckeyes are fast, easy and delicious, making them a great choice for the holidays when you need a tasty treat that doesn’t take too much time or energy. Another no bake treat (for adults) that is always on hand during the holidays are these easy rum balls.

The very basics of a buckeye candy are peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar. As easy as a buckeye recipe is, not all buckeyes are created equal. This recipe has a secret ingredient to make these homemade buckeyes the creamiest and most delicious peanut butter buckeyes ever!

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Old Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

December 2, 2019

Gingerbread is one of the classic flavors of the holiday season. An old fashioned gingerbread loaf is a perfect dessert to have on hand when friends and family come to visit. For me, anything gingerbread is welcome and this classic gingerbread cake is something I bake every year and it goes perfectly with a strong cup of tea.

I made a maple bourbon glaze to coat the gingerbread, which really complements the spices used. You can swap bourbon for a splash of milk to keep the glaze kid-friendly, if you’ll be serving it to the whole family.

The combination of spices that make up gingerbread are the flavors of Christmas. There is something about the blend of cloves, ginger, cinnamon and molasses that fills the house with a warm cozy feeling like nothing else can. These gingerbread biscotti are quickly becoming a new favorite in our house for that reason and also because they are delicious dipped into strong coffee.

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Cranberry Upside Down Cake

October 8, 2019

Cranberry upside down cake is a perfectly tart and sweet dessert for the fall and winter. This cake recipe is a variation of my easy clementine upside down cake. I’ve swapped out the buttermilk for regular milk, because we don’t always have buttermilk on hand. This upside down cake is studded with fresh cranberries and it makes a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table.

What I like most about this cake is the lack of sweetness. That’s not to say it isn’t sweet, it is, but it isn’t overly sweet. The tartness of the cranberries combined with the hefty amount of orange zest offsets the sugar. It is nicely balanced with a cake batter that is just barely sweet. And, it’s great with a cup of coffee in the afternoon, in case you were wondering.

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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

July 28, 2019

No bake lemon cheesecake parfaits make a delicious spring and summer dessert. These parfaits are made without gelatin or condensed milk. Just a handful of ingredients whipped together and layered into individual glasses for a sweet, tart, lemony treat.

No bake cheesecake bars are on of my favorite treats for a crowd, but having individual servings are great for those times when you want your own dessert.

Berries are a natural match with lemon and I found absolutely beautiful raspberries at the market, so I used them here for a bit of color. You could swap out the raspberries for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or any summer fruit that you like.

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