Valentine’s Day Treats ~ Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I can’t think of anything that says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate truffles! Traditional truffle recipes are decidedly heavy, made from a combination of chocolate and cream, so I wanted to make something that I would feel better about eating and sharing. These little chocolate coconut truffles fit the order. 🙂 They are a rich treat, but they use ingredients that are good for my Valentine and me. 🙂 I hope you’ll give them a try!

I coated my truffles in cocoa powder as the recipe calls for, but I also made some with a coating of unsweetened coconut. The color contrast was really pretty. 🙂 I also used a food processor rather than a high speed blender, which worked very well.

Chocolate Coconut Truffles

From Epicurious.com

Makes about 40 truffles

1/2 cup coconut butter/oil, warmed to soften

3/4 cup agave nectar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup dried shredded coconut

2 1/4 cups cocoa powder, sifted

In a high-speed blender, blend the warmed coconut butter/oil, agave nectar, vanilla, and salt. Add the shredded coconut, 1/2 cup at a time, and blend until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 2 cups of the cocoa powder until thoroughly combined. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes or more to set slightly.

Place the remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder onto a small plate. Spoon heaping tablespoons of the chocolate mixture and roll them into balls. Roll these in the cocoa powder. Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator.