Raffaello Truffles

Ingredients

100 milliliters water

135 grams coconut+ extra for rolling

200 grams sugar

165 grams butter

40 grams plain biscuits (milk coffee or sim.), processed into fin

Whole roasted hazelnuts (120 g)

Put sugar and water into a saucepan, bring to boil.

When sugar dissolves, add milk powder, coconut and biscuit crumbs.

Take off the heat and mix well. Cool slightly.

Cut butter into small pieces, add to the mixture and mix vigorously until incorporated. Refrigerate until firm.

Take 1/2 tbs of the mixture, put a hazelnut in the middle and roll between your palms to form a ball.

Throw into a bowl with some coconut, shake and roll to coat each ball. Refrigerate until firm.

Http://jasnaskitchencreations.blogspot.com/2010/12/raffaello-truffles.html

Very popular dessert in Balkan countries. No baking involved (if you buy pre-roasted hazelnuts)!

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 12:23am