Coconut White Chocolate Truffles
With only four simple ingredients, you can make these sublime Coconut White Chocolate Truffles for your sweet tooth’s pleasure!
This Easy Coconut Candy recipe makes a perfect hostess or holiday gift for any coconut lover you know! It’s super simple and delicious.
Why You Must Make
Growing up, I had a penchant for the coconut bonbons in those boxes of chocolates that made the rounds on Valentine’s Day. Then my mom started making Mounds Bars and I fell deeper in love with coconut desserts. But white chocolate was a more recent addiction–if it was around when I was a child, it wasn’t prevalent in central Iowa. Today is one of those rare occasions when I can combine both of these favorites.
- This recipe for coconut white chocolate truffles is one that anyone can make!
- It has only four ingredients and minimal steps.
- If you’re a fan of coconut desserts, this is a quick and easy way to get your fix.
Ingredient Notes
- White Chocolate – I use Ghirardelli bars; chop so it melts easily when combined with the hot cream.
- Heavy Cream – 36% butterfat makes a rich ganache filling.
- Vanilla Bean Paste – Contains vanilla seeds or caviar and a rich vanilla taste. I use the Nielsen-Massey Brand. ½ teaspoon vanilla extract can be substituted for the vanilla bean paste if desired.
- Sweetened Coconut – To coat the truffles. I use angel flake-sweetened coconut.
How Do You Make White Chocolate Truffles?
- Place chopped chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. This may also be done on the stovetop over low heat.
- Microwave gently, stopping and stirring at 30-second intervals, until the mixture is smooth.
- Chill the ganache mixture for at least an hour or till firm.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment and scoop out rounded teaspoons or tablespoons of ganache onto the prepared pan.
- Chill again for at least an hour.
- Roll the ganache balls between palms to make nice spheres and to make the exteriors tacky, then roll in coconut.
- Store in the refrigerator and enjoy!!!
Recipe Tips
Can you even believe you can make a rich, decadent, and irresistible dessert with only FOUR simple ingredients??? Well, this coconut candy recipe is your proof.
- I chopped a bar and a half of good quality white chocolate, melted it with some heavy cream then whisked in a splash of vanilla bean paste. I recommend using a Ghirardelli bar or another white chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips which will be of a lesser quality.
- Finely chop your chocolate so it melts easily and evenly.
- It’s super easy to make the ganache (chocolate melted with heavy cream) in the microwave. Just do it slowly. Depending on the power of your microwave, zap for 15-30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the chocolate is almost totally melted. The residual heat will finish the job.
- Once chilled and scooped, roll the balls of ganache in coconut and voila, coconut truffles!
- If the coconut doesn’t stick, roll the ganache balls between your hands to warm the exteriors. This will help the coconut adhere better.
- If you’re not a coconut fan, try rolling these gems in chopped nuts (pistachios are my new crush), sprinkles, or if you dare, dip them in chocolate melts.
- Make these white chocolate truffles to suit your preferences and you’ll love every nibble.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, white chocolate is not a true chocolate. It doesn’t contain chocolate liquor so it has little chocolate flavor.
White Chocolate is a mixture of sugar, cocoa butter, milk solids, lecithin, and vanilla.
Most truffles are not made with ingredients that contain gluten. But truffles could be made in a facility where gluten-containing items are produced making cross-contamination possible.
It’s best to store these truffles in a covered container in the refrigerator. You can bring them out of the refrigerator to take the chill off before serving as they will be creamier when not cold.
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Coconut White Chocolate Truffles
A simple, decadent candy with only 4 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (½ teaspoon vanilla extract can be substituted)
- ½ cup coconut or more (I used angel flake sweetened coconut)
Instructions
- Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add cream and microwave gently, stopping and stirring at 30-second intervals, till the mixture is smooth.
- Chill for at least an hour or till firm.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment and scoop out rounded teaspoons or tablespoons of ganache onto the prepared pan.
- Chill again for at least an hour.
- Roll ganache between palms to make nice spheres, then roll in coconut.
- Store in refrigerator.
Notes
Total time does not include 2+ hours of chilling time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 truffAmount Per Serving: Calories: 83Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 18mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
39 Comments on “Coconut White Chocolate Truffles”
These little truffles are so decadent and easy to make! Delicious!
I’m a huge white chocolate fan and rolling these truffles in coconut was perfect!
I could literally eat these every day! I love the coconut and white chocolate combination.
Yum! These are perfect little treats for get togethers!
This flavor combination is absolutely dreamy, I adore white chocolate and pairing it with coconut is perfection! Thank you!
I love coconut, truffles and on between! 🙂 your coconut white chocolate truffles looks very appetizing and delish… love it!
Oh dear, you have found one of my biggest weaknesses, Liz. I love anything coconut and once I start…well, it isn’t pretty. I bought something similar in a candy shop at the beach and can’t wait to try your recipe.
I’ve always been a fan of mounds so I know that I would definitely enjoy one or more of your truffles. 🙂
I’m a huge coconut fan and these truffles look amazing! Love them 🙂
Sweet Mother of Pearl these are way too easy to make! I think I love white chocolate more than any other variety.
Those look delicious Liz, and with just 4 ingredients, I might have to give them a try!
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Wow, wow, wow, Liz! My hips are not thanking you right now, but I do love this recipe xoxo
These look exactly like the ones our local chocolate shop sells, and I bet they taste better!
I could eat these all day long!
Very pretty 🙂
I’m also a big fan of coconut desserts. These truffles look PERFECT!
Cutest dish ever for those and I would be popping one after another!!
Another winning recipe Liz. I love how you used your egg crates to show them off.
It is impossible to stop eating such truffles!
I love how simple this is. We are big fans of white chocolate and coconut, you can imagine how happy I was when I saw this. Pinning to make it very very soon.
Amazing how these can be made with just four ingredients. I love your serving platter – purpose built! White chocolate truffles are my favourite. These would be perfect any time but especially at Christmas! xx
Oh my… I have just the chocolate in the pantry for these–Guillard white chocolate. I know what I’m making for bookgroup on Tuesday!
What sublime truffles, I’m craving one as an afternoon treat!
You would’ve loved my birthday parties in Tokyo, Liz. Coconut birthday cake was one of my favorites…Speaking of faves…You are one of my go-to people for bulletproof sensational recipes. Definitely keeping this recipe =)
So yummy looking and oh so addictive I bet!
Love this! I had a very different upbringing — I grew up on a tropical island, and coconut was a plentiful staple, but I can still appreciate your excitement for your Mom’s creations — there’s nothing much better than fresh coconut 🙂 Sounds like these would be great with chopped nuts, too.
Such a simple but elegant dessert!
I need at least a dozen! They look divine!
Coconut is a recent love for me, but now I can’t get enough. I would totally devour these. I tried to make truffles a couple times, but I can never get the mixture to set. I have no idea what’s going wrong.
Yum, these look like the perfect sweet, coconut treat! I’m also from Iowa – the north central part of the state 🙂
White chocolate does seem to be more prevalent these days. i remember some sort of white chocolate candy pieces that were used when I was growing up in NE Iowa but I don’t remember seeing white chocolate bars like you do now. These little balls are so cute, and anything with coconut has my attention. 🙂 Don’t let Izzy see these, she would think edible balls were just the thing! 🙂
I tend to stay away from making sweets at home because they usually call for alll the sugar, but this looks so good and I love the ingredient list. I also love coconut, so this is a no brainer. Yum!
I am vaguely obsessed with those coconut white chocolate ferrero rocher chocolates…so to be able to make them at home would just be insane. In the best way.
What a creamy delicious indulgence! I’d take a couple of those and go hide away with a good book for a little me time. I like the thought of crushed pistachio coating too!
I’d eat the whole batch. Total fan of coconut here.
I’d be having one or two for breakfast! White chocolate is becoming a favorite of mine too:@)
Four ingredients and one is amongst our favourites – coconut!! Love these balls, Lizzy!!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
These little balls look wonderful Lizzy!
Love your plate for truffles!