Homemade Coconut Balls (Raffaello)

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Ganache

1. 1
   Finely chop the chocolate and put it in a bowl.

   KnifeCutting boardBowl
2. 2
   Heat the cream until just about to boil and pour over the chocolate. Wait a minute without touching.

   StoveSmall saucepan
3. 3
   Stir gently from the center outward, until you get a smooth, glossy cream.

   💡Stir gently from the center outward: vigorous stirring beats in air, and the ganache loses its shine.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla and stir.

To assemble

1. 5
   Add the powdered sugar and salt to the ganache and stir.
2. 6
   Chill the ganache in the fridge at least 2 hours, until solid.

   Refrigerator
3. 7
   Shape the ganache into small balls and press whole almond into the center of each ball.

   💡Work fast: the ganache softens from the heat of your hands and turns runny.
4. 8
   Roll each ball in Shredded coconut until completely coated.
5. 9
   Return the balls to the fridge for 1 hour. They keep in the fridge up to 5 days.

   Refrigerator