This homemade Coconut Raffaello Balls Recipe only calls for 4 simple ingredients and is ready within 25 minutes! It is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan, too. A great gluten-free snack for a tailgate party or Valentine's Day!
These quick and easy homemade Raffaello coconut balls are a great no-bake gluten-free dessert to enjoy on their own or to decorate a Raffaello Torte! Since almonds, coconut, and condensed milk are naturally gluten-free this recipe is a fantastic celiac-friendly treat.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- You only need 3 simple ingredients (just like these sourdough banana pancakes)
- Comes together within 25 minutes (almost as quick as my blender peanut butter)
- Delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich coconut flavor like in these coconut flour macarons and Rocher Coco cookies.
Ingredients For Coconut Raffaello Balls
Ingredient notes:
Condensed milk - not the same as evaporated milk! You can use store-bought or make condensed milk at home.
Desiccated coconut flakes - I recommend using fine coconut flakes for Raffaello batter and larger ones for coating.
White chocolate - use high quality white chocolate to avoid it seizing when melted. I used Raffaello chocolate for more authentic flavor.
Substitutes
- Condensed milk - use plant-based condensed milk for a dairy-free version.
- Chocolate - use milt or dark chocolate for a different flavor.
- Almonds - use hazelnuts instead.
How To Make Coconut Raffaello Balls
Step 1. In a large mixing bowl, add the desiccated coconut and condensed milk. Mix with a silicone spatula until incorporated.
Step 2. Melt the white chocolate. You can melt it in a microwave stirring in 30 second intervals or by using a double-boiler.
Step 3. Add the melted chocolate to the desiccated coconut mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
Step 4. Wet your hands in water to prevent the Raffaello balls from sticking and roll them between the palms of your hands. To make smaller coconut balls, chop the almonds in half.
Gently press the chopped or whole almonds into the coconut balls and reshape to seal them.
Step 5. After shaping the balls, roll each Raffaello candy in coconut flakes to create a delicate coating and prevent them from sticking to each other, your hands, or the surface.
Place your homemade Raffaello cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving. You can use homemade Raffaello to decorate this indulgent no-bake Raffaello cheesecake.
Expert Tips
- Use finer coconut flakes in the Raffaello batter for a smooth and creamy consistency and reserve the larger flakes for coating the candy. This will enhance the delicate interior and provide a subtle crunch on the outside.
- You can make condensed milk at home to save time shopping! You can use the leftovers to make 2-ingredient no-machine ice cream.
- Chill the Raffaello balls for 15 minutes before serving.
- Grease your hands or keep them slightly wet to prevent sticking.
Common Questions
The original Raffaello candy is made of many different ingredients, including skimmed milk powder, whey powder, emulsifiers, sugar, and more. Homemade Raffaello coconut balls are often made with only 3 basic ingredients: condensed milk, blanched almonds, and coconut flakes.
In the refrigerator, your Raffaello coconut balls will last for up to 4-5 days and up to 2-3 months in the freezer if kept in an air-tight container.
Evaporated milk is not sweetened, while condensed milk contains added sugar. They both undergo a similar process of evaporation, but the final taste and consistency are very different. Because of this, they are not interchangeable in baking recipes.
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Coconut Raffaello Balls (4 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 170 grams desiccated coconut finer than shredded coconut
- 300 grams condensed milk don't substitute with evaporated milk
- 100 grams white chocolate high-quality
- 20 roasted almonds
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the desiccated coconut and condensed milk. Mix with a silicone spatula until incorporated.170 grams desiccated coconut, 300 grams condensed milk
- Melt the white chocolate. You can melt it in a microwave stirring in 30 second intervals or by using a double-boiler.100 grams white chocolate
- Add the melted chocolate to the desiccated coconut mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
- Wet your hands in water to prevent the Raffaello balls from sticking and roll them between the palms of your hands. To make smaller coconut balls, chop the almonds in half.Gently press the chopped or whole almonds into the coconut balls and reshape to seal them.20 roasted almonds
- After shaping the balls, roll each Raffaello candy in coconut flakes to create a delicate coating and prevent them from sticking to each other, your hands, or the surface.Place your homemade Raffaello cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving. You can use homemade Raffaello to decorate this indulgent no-bake Raffaello cheesecake.
Notes
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- Chill the Raffaello balls for 15 minutes before serving.
- Grease your hands or keep them slightly wet to prevent sticking.
- Use finer coconut flakes in the Raffaello batter for a smooth and creamy consistency and reserve the larger flakes for coating the candy. This will enhance the delicate interior and provide a subtle crunch on the outside.
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Natasha Levai says
These delicoius creamy Raffaello coconut balls have a smooth texture and a great sweet coconut flavor! Perfect as a quick no-bake dessert.
Julia says
hi. you have some yummy sounding recipes. question, can i use coconut condensed milk in place of regular condensed? any of your recipes that call for Almonds or almonds flour. can I use tigernut flour and other nuts like pecan or macadamia. i am allergic to dairy and most nuts. thank you for sharing you recipes. i look forward to trying them out.
Natasha Levai says
Hi Julia! For this Raffaello recipe you can use coconut condensed milk! I only have macaron recipes that call for almond flour and in macarons you need to modify the entire recipe if you want to substitute the almond flour. So, I wouldn't recommend substituting almond flour 1:1 in macaron recipes. Are you also allergic to coconut flour?
Ruth Lévai says
I'm going to make this with the kids in Tornanádaska next Saturday using coconut milk instead of condensed milk. 🙂
Natashashome says
Awesome! Maybe you could make condensed coconut milk, because it will help Raffaello stay together, otherwise it will be pretty hard to shape them.