Almond Joy Truffles
Joy to the World! The truffles are done! OMG if you like Almond Joy candy bars, you simply HAVE to try these. Seriously, they’re like a little explosion of joy in your mouth. Truffles are one of those things that sound hard to make, and yet, they’re just not. They are so easy, and the results are almost always stunning. I thought I’d be smart and try to use a melon baller this time to try to make perfect little round balls without getting my hands too dirty. Well, that was a bust. LOL Truffles do need to be rolled by hand it seems. Or I was doing something wrong. Could be…wouldn’t be the first time. lmao Once the truffles are formed, rolling in coconut is a snap…I just sort of shook them around a bit in a bowl of coconut, and that little trick *did* work. (yay me! lol) I am so excited to share this recipe with all of you….I think I may have just created a new favorite. 
Ingredients:
6 ounces (150 grams) dark chocolate
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon espresso
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup grated coconut
Preparation:
Melt chocolate in a medium sized glass bowl in the microwave (check and stir frequently, time will depend on your microwave).
Allow to cool a bit, then beat in egg yolks.
Add milk and coffee and beat until combined.
Add butter and continue to beat.
Beat in almonds.
Refrigerate truffle mixture for a minimum of 2 hours.
Form smaller sized balls and roll in coconut.
Coffee flavoured truffles…delicious Nikki!!!
Comment by Bellini Valli — December 14, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
well, I can’t see the picture but they sound delicious. I am making truffles tonight, too. I was going to make Irish cream ones, but you are making me rethink my plan…
Comment by Elly — December 14, 2007 @ 5:20 pm
Sounds delicious! Almond Joys are one of my favorites.
Comment by Jennifer — December 14, 2007 @ 5:26 pm
Yum! I love the idea of Almond Joy, but the quality is never as good as my imagination, so this is totally the answer. I’m curious why you use egg and butter rather than cream? Is it a different texture? I’m making a bunch of truffles this weekend and plan on experimenting. Thanks for the inspiration!
Comment by Bri — December 14, 2007 @ 9:48 pm
Your photo is down but I saw it on Tastespotting and those look great! Nice job
Comment by Hillary — December 14, 2007 @ 11:24 pm
Chocolate and coconut truffles sound like a great idea!
Comment by Kevin — December 15, 2007 @ 3:55 am
Shoot, I wonder what’s up with the picture?
Thanks so much everyone!
Valli, these little bites really are yummy! The coffee isn’t really a pronounced flavor, but I think I should come up with a coffee flavored truffle because that sounds heavenly!
Elly, Irish Cream truffles? Gawd, YUM!
Jennifer, thanks! Me too! Almond Joys arren’t available here, just “Bounty” without the almonds. Now I don’t have to miss them anymore! lol
Bri, I have to agree…these are much better than the candy bar. I find that egg and butter seem to hold up better than cream…the texture is almost fudge like. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
Hi Hillary, Thank you so much!
Sorry about the picture! :/
Hey Kevin! Thanks!
Comment by nikki — December 15, 2007 @ 9:34 am
Just stopped by from tastespotting and had to tell you I enjoyed your site. Bookmarked!
Comment by megan — December 15, 2007 @ 4:07 pm
Hi Nikki,
made them today. They are just great. I have used insatnt coffee and dissolved it in one tablespoon amaretto, which gave a nice additional almond touch to them.
Thank you for that easy to make truffle recipe.
Thorsten
Comment by Thorsten — December 15, 2007 @ 6:54 pm
Hi Megan! Thank you so much for stopping by! Look forward to getting to know you.
Thorsten, thanks so much for trying them! Great cal with the amaretto and instant coffee…I’m so pleased you liked them!
Comment by nikki — December 16, 2007 @ 8:14 pm
I’m baaack, now that the photo’s up…it’s bookmarked and could be on our Xmas dessert tray.
Comment by Peter — December 16, 2007 @ 10:30 pm
Hi Peter! Yeah, I uploaded a new pic, since the first seemed to be buggy. lol I hope you do try these–I have to make a new batch, my extended family loved the first batch (they were supposed to be for x-mas, but what the heck, right? Life is too short to save the good stuff for later.
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Comment by nikki — December 17, 2007 @ 8:51 am
Nikki, they look so beautiful, I love the paper cups you used.
And what a wonderful gift these would be!
Comment by Patricia Scarpin — December 17, 2007 @ 12:45 pm
Thank you so much, Patricia! I can’t wait to make your pepper cheese shortbreads…I can’t stop thinking about them! lol
Comment by nikki — December 17, 2007 @ 7:47 pm
Además de tener una pinta estupenda, estaban buenÃÃÃÃÃsimos. Marta ” que también los probó ” coincide con mi opinión. Sin embargo, todos los que estábamos allà sabemos que no sólo los probó, sino que casi nos deja sin ellos. Realmente, son las mejores trufas que nos hemos comido nunca. Este post quedaba cojo sin la opinión de alguien que no fuera la propia cocinera y pudiera dar fe de su exquisito sabor. Gracias Nichole
Comment by Carlos y Marta — December 23, 2007 @ 8:56 pm
Hi, these look fabulous and I was wondering:
A) about how many does this make, and
B) where did you get those cute wrappers for them?
Thanks!
Comment by Jessica — December 28, 2007 @ 12:58 am
MuchÃsmimas gracias Carlos y Marta!
Jajaja…se comprende que hay que hacer mas trufitas pa’la gente! Me alegro mucho que hayan pasado por aquà para dejar un comentario. Un beso a los dos!! muac! 
Hi Jessica! Thanks so much! These make about 24 truffles, give or take a few…it’ll depend on the size you roll them. The wrappers were a find at the “Euro” store (like a Dollar store) lol, but I think you’d be able to find them at a grocer by the cupcake papers (these are like mini aluminum cupcake papers), or perhaps at a bakery or restaurant supply store? Maybe even online? Thanks so much for your kind comment!
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