Coconut-filled chocolate truffles
Coconut-filled chocolate truffles are luxurious, bite-sized confections featuring a creamy coconut center encased in a smooth chocolate shell, often dusted with cocoa or coconut flakes. They typically combine sweetened shredded coconut, condensed milk, and dark, milk, or white chocolate, drawing inspiration from tropical and European confectionery traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These truffles are high in fat and carbohydrates due to the chocolate and coconut, with minimal protein. A single truffle (about 15-20g) provides roughly 80-100 calories, along with some iron and antioxidants from cocoa, but should be enjoyed in moderation as a treat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
Per 3 pieces (45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they blend tropical coconut flavors with classic European truffle-making techniques, creating a fusion dessert. Nutritionally, coconut offers medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are metabolized differently from other fats, adding a unique functional element to this indulgent snack.
