Description
These no-bake Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Coconut Truffles are creamy, chewy, and irresistibly festive. Each truffle wraps a juicy maraschino cherry in a coconut-pecan mixture, all dipped in rich chocolate and topped with shredded coconut—perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
24 maraschino cherries
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
12 ounces semi-sweet or dark melting chocolate
2 tablespoons shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, and shredded coconut until well blended.
2. Fold in the chopped pecans.
3. Drain maraschino cherries and blot them dry.
4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of coconut mixture, flatten it, and place a cherry in the center.
5. Wrap the mixture around the cherry and roll into a ball.
6. Repeat until all cherries are covered.
7. Chill the truffle balls on a parchment-lined tray for 30 minutes.
8. Melt chocolate in the microwave or double boiler until smooth.
9. Dip each truffle in chocolate and place back on tray.
10. Sprinkle with extra shredded coconut before the chocolate sets.
11. Let them set completely at room temp or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Make sure cherries are thoroughly dried before wrapping to avoid soggy centers.
Chill truffles before dipping to help them hold shape in the melted chocolate.
Use high-quality chocolate wafers or bars for best melting and coating results.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: No-Bake Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg