Recipe for cooking coconut cream truffles

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Truffles

Coconut Cream Truffles

Makes approximately about 24.

1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1/2 lb. white chocolate, shopped
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 tsp. coconut extract or flavoring
Confectioner\s sugar

Heat cream and coconut to a simmer. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate, then let sit for 5 min..

Add butter and extract or flavoring, stirring until smooth Cover and chill for 3 hours.

Drop with a tea. onto wax paper. Roll into balls, then roll in coconut. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

These can be stored for up to two weeks.