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Almond Joy Truffles

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Almond joy truffles chopped almonds on top on white plate

Definition of joy (n)

  1. great happiness: feelings of great happiness or pleasure, especially of an elevated or spiritual kind.
  2. something that brings happiness: a pleasurable aspect of something or source of happiness.
  3. enjoy something: to delight in something.

Joy is what I experienced when I tasted these little bites of heaven for the first time. Fresh coconut and toasty almonds. Rolled in a silky textured chocolate ganache from the gods (actually from Ina Garten but seriously, isn’t she a cooking goddess?).

If you’re a fan of Almond Joy candy, you will love these even more! Deliciously fresh with luscious coconut taste and texture. Forming the balls will go quickly if you have a small cookie scoop to help with the process.

Coconut mounds before dipped

The ganache is richly decadent and a perfect compliment to the coconut and almonds. After assembly, place in refrigerator for at least one hour before serving, but 24 hours is even better.

Almond joy truffles after dipped

Almond Joy Truffles
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5 from 3 votes

Almond Joy Truffles

Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 18 balls
Calories 162
Author Sally Humeniuk

Ingredients 

For truffle filling

  • 2 cups of shredded coconut
  • 4 ½ tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup almonds

For ganache coating

  • 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

To toast the Almonds:

  • Preheat the over to 400. Spread raw almonds on a baking sheet. Bake for about 6 minutes. Cool slightly and chop.
  • Now line baking tray with parchment and set aside.
  • Chop the coconut flakes a bit and add them to a large bowl.
  • Add 4 ½ Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla to the coconut, mixing well.
  • Add the toasted, chopped almonds and mix until combined.
  • Form balls with the coconut mixture, pressing them together HARD. This step is rather messy and a bit time consuming. If you can, use a small sized cookie scoop to speed the process.
  • Arrange the coconut balls on the parchment paper and chill one hour.
  • In a medium bowl, add 1 cup chocolate chips and ½ cup whipping cream. Melt in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each round until chocolate is melted and you have a nice smooth mixture. (For a more grown-up taste, add 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals before melting.)
  • Remove balls from refrigerator and roll each in ganache and place back on the parchment. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired.
  • Keep refrigerated until serving. Best if made the day before to give 24 hours to chill but may be served as soon as 1 hour after chilling.
Nutrition Facts
Almond Joy Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 42mg2%
Potassium 85mg2%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from All Recipes.

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Published on June 14, 2013

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  1. tami mills says

    March 29, 2022 at 6:56 AM

    5 stars
    These were great and pretty dang easy to make. Thank you for sharing!

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  2. ally k says

    March 29, 2022 at 6:53 AM

    5 stars
    These are wonderful! My family loved them and if you want one for yourself, put one or two away while you are making them, or you will not get one. Great treat for anytime, any day!

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  3. jenn clover says

    March 29, 2022 at 6:51 AM

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious!! Gourmet Dessert status! We did 2 batches for a friends game night and they were a big hit! Probably the favorite of the snacks. Thanks Sally!

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    June 16, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Husband loved these!! I’m not a coconut fan, but if he likes them, then it’s a recipe worth keeping!!

    Reply
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