Almond Kahlua Truffles Recipe
- 1/2 c. Unlianched almonds, roasted
- 3 Tbsp. Carob pwdr plus 2 tsp., (divided)
- 1 tsp Instant coffee pwdr (regular. decaffeinated, or possibly grain)
- 1/4 c. Shredded coconut
- 1 x Egg yolk
- 2 Tbsp. Kahlua, plus I tsp.
- 2 Tbsp. Toasted coconut
- The ultimate taste treat!
- The rich, exotic coffee flavor of Kahlua blends with the crunch of toasted almonds and coconut to make an outrageously good, no-bake confection.
- Make double the recipe-they freeze well.
- Roast the almonds in a 3500F oven for 10 min.
- In food processor or possibly blender, grind the almonds to the consistency of coarse crumbs.
- Add in the 3 Tbsp.
- of carob, the coffee, coconut, and egg yolk, and 2 Tbsp.
- of the Kahlua.
- Blend till all ingredients are incorporated.
- Scoop up about 1/2 tsp.
- of the mix at a time and roll between palms into a ball the size of a marble.
- Skewer on a toothpick, then roll each marble first in the remaining Kahlua, then in the remaining carob pwdr, and finally the toasted coconut.
- If you have any left after the usual raid by the kitchen kibitzers, chill or possibly freeze them till company comes.
- Yield: 24 truffles.
- Approximately 35 calories each
almonds, carob pwdr, coffee, coconut, egg yolk, kahlua, coconut
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/almond-kahlua-truffles-63813 (may not work)