Description
Samoa Truffles are a delicious no-bake treat inspired by the classic Samoa cookie, featuring shredded coconut, dulce de leche, and cookie crumbs, all coated in rich Ghirardelli dark chocolate. These creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey bites are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can dulce de leche (14 ounces)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1 box Nilla Wafer cookies, crushed (14 ounces, about 3 cups crushed)
Chocolate Coating
- 16 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed Nilla Wafers until the mixture is well combined and sticky enough to scoop.
- Scoop and Freeze: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the mixture onto the parchment in evenly sized mounds. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the truffles for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers according to package instructions, typically by microwaving for about 1.5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to ensure smooth consistency.
- Dip Truffles: Dip the bottom of each frozen truffle into the melted chocolate and place it back on the parchment paper to set.
- Decorate: Transfer remaining melted chocolate to a small zip-lock bag, snip off a corner, and drizzle the chocolate over the tops of the truffles for a decorative finish.
- Store: Once all truffles are dipped and decorated, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Freezing the mixture before dipping helps the truffles hold their shape during coating.
- For smoother chocolate, tempering is optional but recommended if you want a shiny finish and snap.
- You can substitute dulce de leche with caramel sauce if unavailable.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Use dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for best flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Samoa truffles, dulce de leche truffles, coconut truffles, no bake desserts, chocolate dipped truffles
