Homemade raffaello chocolates

Name: Homemade raffaello chocolates
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 5 oz white chocolate; 1/2 cup cream; 4 oz vanilla wafers; 20 blanched almonds; grated coconut

Snacks

Very Easy

2 h 55 m

289 Kcal

You’re not dreaming: this is the recipe for Raffaello chocolates, very similar to beijinhos but in an even more gourmet version. There’s no condensed milk here; they’re made with white chocolate. These Italian sweets require just a few ingredients and are very simple to make, making them ideal for parties such as Christmas, Easter, and birthdays (or whenever you feel like one). So take a look at our step-by-step instructions and the video we’ve prepared especially for you and your family to enjoy.

Ingredients

5 oz white chocolate
1/2 cup cream
4 oz vanilla wafers
20 blanched almonds
grated coconut

Materials

Bowl
Mixer
Paper candy cups

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Waiting time2 h 40 m

Cook time5 min

Finely chop the white chocolate and set it aside in a bowl. Pour the cream into a saucepan and heat until almost boiling (you can also heat the cream in a bowl in the microwave).
Pour the hot cream into the bowl with the chocolate. Stir well until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and homogeneous. Let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better).
After the cooling time, blend or chop the wafers. Take the chocolate ganache out of the fridge and, with the help of a spoon or spatula, combine with the wafers.
To shape the Raffaellos:
Place about a heaping teaspoon of the cream in the palm of your hand. Put an almond in the center, then shape the mixture into a ball, as you would a brigadeiro. Repeat until you have used all the mixture.
Roll each ball in a dish of grated coconut, making sure the coconut adheres well. Then place the Raffaellos in paper candy cups. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
There you are—your Raffaellos are ready!

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Observations

How long can Raffaello chocolates be stored? If you have any Raffaello chocolates left over, store them in an airtight container for no more than 2 to 3 days. The longer they stay in the refrigerator, the less crunchy they will be, because the wafer cookies will absorb all the moisture.

How should I serve Raffaello? Serve them on a dessert table at parties and birthdays, alongside brigadeiros, beijinhos, and other sweets. These chocolates are also especially popular at Easter and Christmas. Serve them with a good coffee or tea to finish the meal with a touch of sweetness.

Turn Raffaello into...There are countless options. Use it to decorate celebration cakes or Easter eggs, or as a filling or topping.

The secret is mainly in the chocolate: White chocolate is the most difficult kind to work with, so choose a good-quality brand.