Description
Indulge in these delectable Samoa Truffles, inspired by the classic cookie. Packed with creamy coconut and caramel, coated in rich chocolate, they are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups vanilla sandwich cookie crumbs or shortbread cookie crumbs
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese
- softened
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- toasted
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
- ½ cup toasted shredded coconut
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 2 ounces melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cookie crumbs, softened cream cheese, toasted shredded coconut, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate with coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle in the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated, then return them to the baking sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut and drizzle with caramel sauce and melted dark chocolate for decoration.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving. Enjoy your Samoa Truffles!
Notes
Make sure to chill the truffles well after forming them to make dipping easier. Feel free to experiment with different toppings for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: Samoa Truffles, dessert, chocolate truffles, coconut, caramel, no-bake, American dessert