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Almond Joy Truffles

Almond Joy Truffles

While coconut adds a dynamic texture to these truffles, it's the almond center that gives it a delicious surprise.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
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Servings

24 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine
  • ½ cup non-dairy whipping cream or coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut rum or coconut extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup whole almonds cut in half
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes toasted and chopped

Instructions

  • Place chocolate and margarine in medium glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove, stir and repeat this process one more time.
  • Separately, heat cream over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and pour over melted chocolate. With a rubber spatula, stir chocolate until mixture is smooth. Whisk in coconut rum and almond extract.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into a bowl, and refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour. 
  • After 1 hour, scoop out chocolate with a tablespoon or cookie scoop, and roll out balls of the ganache with your hands. Push a half an almond into center of each ball and roll again. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
  • Roll truffles in toasted coconut flakes and serve or store.