Samoa Truffles Recipe
Samoa Truffles are delightful no-bake treats inspired by the beloved Samoa cookie flavors—rich dulce de leche, sweet shredded coconut, crunchy cookie crumbs, and luscious dark chocolate come together to create bite-sized indulgences perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 30 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces) dulce de leche
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box (14 ounces, about 3 cups crushed) Nilla Wafer cookies, crushed
Chocolate Coating and Drizzle
- 16 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded coconut, dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed Nilla Wafer cookies until well combined and uniform in texture.
- Shape Truffles. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture and form into small balls or mounds, then place each onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Freeze Truffles. Place the baking sheet with the formed truffles into the freezer for approximately 30 minutes to firm up, which makes chocolate dipping easier.
- Melt Chocolate. Melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers according to package instructions—typically about 1½ minutes in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip Truffles. Dip the bottom of each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, then return to the parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- Drizzle Chocolate. Pour the remaining melted chocolate into a small zip-top bag, snip off a small corner, and drizzle chocolate artistically over the dipped truffles.
- Chill and Store. Once decorated, store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months for longer storage. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Ensure you are using the correct dulce de leche—the thick caramel style—since other variations may affect texture.
- If candy wafers are unavailable, dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips can be substituted successfully.
- To elevate texture and flavor, consider toasting the shredded coconut lightly before mixing.
- These truffles keep well refrigerated for about two weeks and can be frozen for up to three months.
- For detailed tips and tricks, refer to the originating blog post linked with the recipe.
Keywords: Samoa truffles, no bake truffles, dulce de leche truffles, coconut truffles, chocolate covered truffles, easy dessert, cookie truffles
Find it online: https://hannahdelgado.com/samoa-truffles-recipe/
