Toasted Coconut Pistachio Truffles by @minimalistbaker

23 min
Medium

10 servings

🥥

14 g

Coconut Oil

🥥

40 g

Shredded Coconut

💚

130 g

Pistachio Butter

🍁

12 ml

Maple Syrup

🌼

1.3 ml

Vanilla Extract

🧂

0.3 g

Sea Salt

🍫

80 g

Dairy-free Dark Chocolate Chips

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Melt 1 Tbsp coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.

    coconut oil
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄spatula

  2. Step 2/18

    Add 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut and stir to coat it in the melted oil.

    unsweetened shredded coconut
    coconut oil
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄spatula
    🥣measuring cups

  3. Step 3/18

    Toast the coconut for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

    unsweetened shredded coconut
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/18

    Remove the skillet from the heat and let the toasted coconut cool slightly to prevent burning.

    unsweetened shredded coconut
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/18

    Add 1/2 cup pistachio butter, 2 1/2 tsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 pinch sea salt to a medium mixing bowl.

    pistachio butter
    maple syrup
    vanilla extract
    sea salt
    🥣medium mixing bowl
    🥣measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/18

    Stir the pistachio mixture until smooth and evenly combined.

    pistachio butter
    maple syrup
    vanilla extract
    sea salt
    🥣medium mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/18

    Fold the cooled toasted coconut into the pistachio mixture until evenly distributed.

    unsweetened shredded coconut
    pistachio butter
    🥣medium mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/18

    Taste the filling and adjust with a little extra maple syrup, sea salt, or vanilla extract if desired.

    maple syrup
    sea salt
    vanilla extract
    🥣medium mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/18

    Scoop about 1 Tbsp of filling at a time to make 10 equal portions.

    pistachio butter
    🥄small cookie scoop
    🥣medium mixing bowl

  10. Step 10/18

    Roll each portion between clean hands into a compact ball.

    pistachio butter

  11. Step 11/18

    Arrange the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.

    pistachio butter
    📜parchment-lined tray

  12. Step 12/18

    Place 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat.

    dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    🍲small saucepan
    🥣measuring cups

  13. Step 13/18

    Stir the chocolate constantly until about halfway melted, then remove the saucepan from the heat.

    dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄spatula

  14. Step 14/18

    Continue stirring the chocolate off the heat until completely smooth.

    dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄spatula

  15. Step 15/18

    Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate and turn it to coat fully.

    dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    pistachio butter
    🍲small saucepan
    🍴fork

  16. Step 16/18

    Lift each truffle with a fork and allow excess chocolate to drip back into the saucepan.

    dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    🍴fork
    🍲small saucepan

  17. Step 17/18

    Return the coated truffles to the parchment-lined tray.

    dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    pistachio butter
    📜parchment-lined tray
    🍴fork

  18. Step 18/18

    Refrigerate the truffles for about 15 minutes until the chocolate coating is set.

    dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    pistachio butter
    📜parchment-lined tray

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fats and Oils, Nuts, Spreads, Sweeteners, Flavorings, Seasonings, Chocolate, Confectionery

Ingredients

Coconut oil, Shredded coconut, Pistachio butter, Maple syrup, Vanilla extract, Sea salt, Dairy-free dark chocolate chips

Allergens

Tree nuts, Pistachio

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Plant-based

Calories

156 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.8g, Carbohydrates: 11.8g, Total sugars: 8.7g, Fiber: 2g, Total fat: 11.5g, Saturated fat: 5.4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 135mg, Magnesium: 30mg, Iron: 1.1mg, Sodium: 30mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 0.7mg, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

3 minutes

Overall

23 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

medium skillet, medium mixing bowl, spatula, small cookie scoop, parchment-lined tray, small saucepan, fork, measuring spoons, measuring cups

Appliances

stovetop, freezer, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack, Confectionery

Occasions

Holiday, Party, Gift giving, Afternoon snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@minimalistbaker

Origin

Cuisine

American, Middle Eastern-inspired

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Chewy, Crisp, Smooth, Firm

Flavors

Chocolatey, Nutty, Coconutty, Sweet, Toasty, Salty, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep in an airtight container,Store away from sunlight and heat,Chocolate may soften in warm conditions), fridge : 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 min before serving if desired), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw in the refrigerator before serving)