Description
These Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Coconut Truffles are rich, chewy, and festive no-bake treats. With juicy maraschino cherries wrapped in coconut-pecan filling and dipped in smooth chocolate, they make perfect holiday desserts or edible gifts.
Ingredients
- 24 maraschino cherries
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or dark melting chocolate
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter, powdered sugar, and shredded coconut until smooth.
- Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drain and blot maraschino cherries dry with paper towels.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of coconut mixture, flatten, and wrap around each cherry to form a ball.
- Place truffle balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl in short intervals or use a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Dip chilled truffles into melted chocolate to fully coat, then return to parchment-lined tray.
- Sprinkle tops with shredded coconut before chocolate sets.
- Allow truffles to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
- For nut-free truffles, omit pecans or replace with mini chocolate chips.
- Add a splash of almond or vanilla extract for extra flavor in the coconut mixture.
- Drying cherries prevents soggy centers and helps the filling hold together.
- Layer truffles with parchment in storage to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
