Homemade Rafaello

Indulge in the decadent, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of *Homemade Rafaello*, a delightful no-bake treat that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring a creamy blend of white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and buttery richness, this recipe is enhanced with fragrant vanilla and coated in the tropical elegance of desiccated coconut. A toasted almond tucked into the center of each blissful bite adds a satisfying crunch, while a final roll in coconut ensures these truffle-like confections are irresistibly snowy and festive. In just 20 minutes of prep time (plus a little chilling), you'll have a batch of 30 luscious Rafaello balls to dazzle your guests or satisfy your own sweet cravings. Perfect as a homemade gift, party dessert, or an indulgent snack, these coconut almond bites are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 200 grams white chocolate
• 200 milliliters sweetened condensed milk
• 100 grams unsalted butter
• 250 grams desiccated coconut
• 30 pieces whole blanched almonds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100 grams extra desiccated coconut

Directions

Step 1

Melt the white chocolate gently in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring continuously until smooth.

Step 2

Add the sweetened condensed milk and butter to the melted chocolate and continue stirring until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is well combined.

Step 3

Stir in the desiccated coconut and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all the coconut is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.

Step 4

Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours or until it becomes firm enough to handle.

Step 5

While waiting, lightly toast the blanched almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until just golden. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 6

Once the coconut mixture is firm, dust your hands with a little desiccated coconut to prevent sticking. Take a small portion of the mixture, place an almond in the center, and roll into a small ball, about 2.5 cm in diameter.

Step 7

Roll each ball in the extra desiccated coconut, making sure they are fully covered.

Step 8

Place the Rafaello balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 9

Allow them to set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 10

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	947.2 grams (947.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5159

Total Fat 417.80g	536%
Saturated Fat 304.00g	1520%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 351mg	117%
Sodium 611mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 350.40g	127%
Dietary Fiber 60.60g	216%
Total Sugars 285.50g
Protein 64.80g	130%

Vitamin D 21IU	103%
Calcium 1339mg	103%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 3714mg	79%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.4%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 25.9%