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🍒 Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Coconut Truffles 🍫🥥

These delightful truffles combine chocolate, maraschino cherries, and coconut for a sweet treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the shredded coconut until finely ground.
  2. Add the chopped maraschino cherries, chopped chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor.
  3. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
  4. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
  5. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  6. Melt additional chocolate for coating, if desired, and dip the truffles before serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate and store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Protein: 1g