Homemade "Rafaello"
4 servings
480 minutes
Homemade 'Raffaello' candies are the embodiment of tenderness and refined taste. Their history is linked to popular Italian sweets, but this recipe allows for an easy homemade version. The combination of airy coconut flakes, sweet condensed milk, and butter creates a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. A crunchy nut inside adds a touch of zest and contrast to the flavor. These candies are perfect for cozy family tea times as well as festive treats. They will delight coconut lovers with their aroma and creamy sweetness and make a wonderful gift for loved ones. The simplicity of preparation makes this dessert accessible even for beginner cooks, while the taste keeps bringing you back to the recipe again and again.
1
We lightly roast the nuts in the oven or in a dry pan, stirring thoroughly. We remove the shells.
- Peanut: 85 g
2
Beat softened butter, condensed milk, and vanilla sugar until smooth.
- Butter: 200 g
- Condensed milk: 1 jar
- Vanilla sugar: 10 g
3
Then add about 100 grams of coconut flakes, mix, and leave in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours.
- Coconut flakes: 130 g
4
From the chilled mass, we roll balls about the size of a walnut, simultaneously placing a nut in the center of each ball.
- Peanut: 85 g
5
Then we roll the balls in coconut flakes and place them on a board with parchment paper, then put them back in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Coconut flakes: 130 g