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Ombré Coconut Truffles with Condensed Milk Recipe

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Delight in these Ombré Coconut Truffles, a visually stunning and delicious treat made with sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut, and a hint of pink food coloring. These bite-sized coconut balls showcase a beautiful gradient of colors, perfect for festive occasions or as a charming gift.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 50 truffles (about 10 per batch)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 1 1/2 cups (125g) desiccated coconut, plus extra for coating
  • 1/2 cup (150ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • Pink food coloring, as needed (1 to 8 drops)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base mixture: In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp of butter or ghee on low flame until melted. Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir to warm through gently without boiling.
  2. Make the first batch: Without adding any coloring, mix in the desiccated coconut thoroughly until the mixture turns sticky yet comes away from the pan easily. Add extra coconut if too sticky or more condensed milk if too dry.
  3. Prepare subsequent colored batches: Repeat the heating and mixing steps with the butter and condensed milk for four more batches. Add pink food coloring to the condensed milk before mixing in the coconut for an ombré effect: 1 drop for the second batch, 2 drops for the third, 3 for the fourth, and 5 to 8 drops for the fifth batch.
  4. Cool and shape: Allow each batch to cool slightly. Portion out the mixture and roll between your hands to form approximately 10 balls per batch.
  5. Coat the truffles: Roll each coconut ball in extra desiccated coconut for a finishing touch.
  6. Assemble the ombré stack: Stack the truffles starting from the darkest pink at the base, progressing to the lightest (first batch) at the top. Use the first batch truffles to fill the middle of the stack.
  7. Optional stabilization: If the stacked truffles do not adhere well, melt 1 tbsp icing sugar with 1 tbsp water to create a ‘glue’ to keep them in place.
  8. Enjoy: Serve and enjoy these colorful, sweet coconut truffles as a delightful snack or dessert.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of pink food coloring to control the intensity of the ombré effect.
  • If the truffles are too sticky, add more desiccated coconut; if too dry, add a little more condensed milk.
  • Use the icing sugar and water mixture as edible glue if the coconut truffle stack is unstable.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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