3-Ingredient Raffaello Coconut Balls

Name: 3-Ingredient Raffaello Coconut Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups desiccated coconut ((135 grams), see note 1); ½ cup sweetened condensed milk ((160 milliliters)); 15 hazelnuts (or almonds, see note 2)

These homemade Raffaello coconut balls make the perfect edible gift for your loved ones. They are no bake and ready in 15 minutes!

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If you are looking for last-minute Christmas desserts, this is the best recipe to make.

Why should you make these coconut balls?

Easy recipe – Only a few ingredients and basic tools are all you need to make them.

Quick prep – 15 minutes, 15 candies!

Great for gift giving – Whether it is for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or any other occasion, they look great in a nice box.

Simple – They are so simple you can easily make them with kids!

This is a simplified recipe for Raffaello coconut truffles that you can buy in stores.

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How to make Raffaello coconut balls

Ingredients:

Desiccated coconut
Sweetened condensed milk
Almonds – or hazelnuts

Tools:

Mixing bowl & spoon – or spatula or anything to bring the mixture together. A deep soup bowl will also work.
Plate – or a bowl for rolling the balls in coconut. You will also need one for the ready-made coconut truffles that you will put in the fridge.

The process:

Coconut and condensed milk are combined together. This takes less than a minute. Now all you have to do is take a nut and cover it with the coconut mixture.

It will be sticky but that’s how it should be so no panic. At last coat each ball in some extra coconut. This will give the balls a perfect look and stop them from being sticky.

Note: Please see the printable recipe card as well as a step-by-step video at the bottom of this post.

Expert tips:

If you feel like the mixture is too dry, add more condensed milk. If it’s too thin, add more coconut. I suggest trying to roll one or two balls to see.
The mixture is sticky and you might feel like it’s sticking to your hands rather than to the nut. The important thing is to press the mixture with hazelnut a few times before rolling it into a ball. Also, you can coat your hands with some coconut to reduce the sticking a bit.
These coconut truffles will soften at room temperature.
Why not make homemade Irish cream to go with them? You can turn this into a gift as well!

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Frequently asked questions:

What is the nut inside Raffaello?

The store-bought Raffaello coconut balls have almonds inside. If you want to be as authentic as possible, use those. I like using hazelnuts for their round shape which makes rolling the balls easier.

What is the difference between shredded coconut and desiccated coconut?

Desiccated coconut is finely grated and quite dry while shredded coconut has longer strands and contains more moisture.

How long can coconut balls last in the fridge?

They will last for several days when stored in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag in the fridge.

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More dessert truffle recipes you might like:

If you like easy homemade desserts, you will love this recipe! If you give it a go, let me know. I would like to hear from you.

This is an old post that has been recently updated with useful tips and more detailed recipe card.

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