Tropical Truffles

Name: Tropical Truffles
Yield: 60 1-inch truffles
Ingredients: 2 3/4 pounds white chocolate, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cream of coconut; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated or diced; 1 tablespoon dark rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar; 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

January 26, 2012

Lime zest, cream of coconut, and white chocolate are blended together to create a scrumptious flavor in these truffles. Cream of coconut is sold in cans, and is available in the baking or specialty foods section of most supermarkets, or in large liquor stores. Be sure to stir the cream of coconut thoroughly before using.

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