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Mango Truffles

Mango Truffles: Tropical No Bake Treats for Sweet Lovers

Delightful Mango Truffles are a must-try tropical no bake treat for any sweet lover.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical, Vegetarian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Mixture
  • 1 cup Ripe Mango pureed; use perfectly ripe mango for the sweetest flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened; this adds creaminess and helps the truffles hold their shape.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust the quantity for your desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla extract to enhance all those tropical flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed juice balances the sweetness beautifully.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup White Chocolate for coating; creates a sweet, creamy shell for every delicious bite.
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut adds a delightful texture; swap with crushed nuts if desired.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Refrigerator
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Puree the Mango: Begin by peeling and chopping your ripe mango into smaller pieces. Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy puree, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese and Mango: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with the mango puree and mix until well blended, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well incorporated, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Balance Flavor: Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir well to enhance the tropical taste.
  5. Shape Truffles: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into golf ball-sized spheres; place on parchment paper.
  6. Chill: Place the shaped truffles in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Melt Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
  8. Coat Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  9. Add Coconut Coating: While chocolate is wet, sprinkle desiccated coconut over the top of each truffle and gently press it in.
  10. Final Chill: Return coated truffles to the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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