Brazilian Chocolate Truffles

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 2 2 tbsp. butter, plus more for greasing bowl
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 1 1 can (14 oz.) Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 4 4 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pistachios
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted (optional)

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 215mins

Preparation

Step 1

Grease heat-proof bowl with butter; set aside. In heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat, stir together 2 tablespoons butter, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, cocoa powder and vanilla; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium low; cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and thick, about 10 minutes.

Pour mixture into prepared bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 3 hours or overnight.

Using greased tablespoon and with greased hands, roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into 1“ balls. Place on greased, parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes; roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles, pistachios and/or coconut (if using), as desired Place in mini-muffin paper cups. Refrigerate until serving