Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Piña Colada Truffles, a sweet treat that captures the essence of coconut and pineapple. These bite-sized confections are perfect for any occasion, whether it be a festive gathering or a quiet evening at home. Each truffle is filled with luscious creaminess and surprises you with a burst of flavor from the maraschino cherry center. Coated in velvety white chocolate and sprinkled with toasted coconut, these truffles are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. Easy to prepare and customize, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) package Golden Oreos
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons coconut vanilla extract (alcohol-free) (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (very well drained)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 36 stemless maraschino cherries
- 2 (10 oz) packages Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers
- toasted unsweetened shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine Golden Oreos and powdered sugar; pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Add softened cream cheese and optional coconut vanilla extract; pulse until smooth.
- Gently fold in well-drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Chill the mixture in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, place a maraschino cherry in the center, and roll into balls.
- Freeze the truffle balls for another 20 minutes while melting white chocolate according to package instructions.
- Dip each truffle in melted chocolate and sprinkle with toasted coconut before allowing them to set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg