Nut-Free Homemade Raffaello Candy

Delight your taste buds with this Nut-Free Homemade Raffaello Candy—a luxurious twist on the classic treat, reimagined for those with nut allergies. Crafted with creamy white chocolate, rich condensed milk, and a hint of vanilla, these bite-sized confections are studded with crisp rice cereal and sweet dried apricots for a unique texture and flavor combination. Rolled in unsweetened shredded coconut, each candy delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience with a tropical flair, perfect for gifting or indulging at home. Quick to prepare with only 30 minutes of hands-on time, this no-nut Raffaello recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for both special occasions and everyday cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 200 grams white chocolate
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 200 ml sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 250 grams unsweetened shredded coconut
• 70 grams rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
• 50 grams dried apricots

Directions

Step 1

Chop the white chocolate into small pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the dried apricots and mix them with the rice cereal in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and sweetened condensed milk over low heat, stirring until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Add the chopped white chocolate to the saucepan and stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is well combined.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Fold in 150 grams of unsweetened shredded coconut into the mixture until well combined.

Step 7

Fold in the rice cereal and dried apricot mixture, ensuring that it is evenly distributed throughout the coconut and chocolate mixture.

Step 8

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, so it can be handled easily.

Step 9

Place the remaining 100 grams of shredded coconut in a bowl for coating.

Step 10

Using a small spoon or a melon baller, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 2.5 cm in diameter.

Step 11

Roll each ball in the bowl of shredded coconut until it is evenly coated.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Refrigerate the Raffaello candies for at least 1 hour before serving to allow them to firm up.

Step 14

Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	881.2 grams (881.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4326

Total Fat 290.90g	373%
Saturated Fat 220.60g	1103%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 240mg	80%
Sodium 985mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 414.00g	151%
Dietary Fiber 48.50g	173%
Total Sugars 306.30g
Protein 56.30g	113%

Vitamin D 105IU	527%
Calcium 1227mg	94%
Iron 28mg	155%
Potassium 3582mg	76%

*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: 58.2%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 36.8%