Name: Macadamia and Coconut White Truffles
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 17 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, softened; 35 macadamia nuts (about 180 g); 5 oz (140 g) white chocolate, melted; 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut

Ingredients

Ganache
- 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 35 macadamia nuts (about 180 g)
Coating
- 5 oz (140 g) white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut

Preparation

Ganache
- In a bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave oven, melt the chocolate with the cream and corn syrup. Stir in the butter and combine thoroughly.
- Pour into a 20-cm (8-inch) square glass dish for the ganache to cool faster. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or until the ganache is firm but malleable.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- With a spoon, scoop about 7.5 ml (1 ½ teaspoons) of ganache for each truffle and insert a macadamia nut in the middle. Shape into balls with the palm of your hands and place on the baking sheet. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Coating
- In a bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave oven, melt the chocolate. Let cool slightly.
- Place the coconut on a large shallow bowl.
- If desired, wear a latex glove for this step. Lightly dip a truffle in the chocolate and roll in your hand to coat with a thin layer of chocolate. Roll the truffle in the coconut and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining truffles. Let set for about 2 hours or overnight at room temperature. Store in an airtight container. Keeps for about 3 weeks.

Macadamia and Coconut White Truffles

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Ingredients

Ganache

Coating

Preparation

Ganache

Coating

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