Ingredients:
- 250g mango pulp
- 150g sweetened condensed milk
- 150g unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 0.25 tsp ground cardamom
- 50g desiccated coconut for coating
- Ghee or neutral oil for greasing palms
Instructions:
- Reduce the pulp. Place 250g mango pulp in a non stick skillet over medium low heat. Stir constantly for 5–7 minutes until the pulp darkens slightly and thickens to a paste like consistency. Note: Reducing the water content is crucial for a firm set later.
- Lower the heat. Turn the stove to the minimum setting to prevent the sugars from burning.
- Combine the base. Add 150g sweetened condensed milk and 150g of desiccated coconut along with 0.25 tsp ground cardamom.
- Fold the dough. Fold the mixture continuously for 3–4 minutes until it pulls away from the sides and forms a soft dough ball.
- Cool the mixture. Transfer the dough to a clean plate. Allow it to cool until safe to handle but still warm to the touch.
- Prepare your hands. Grease your palms with a tiny touch of ghee or neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Form the spheres. Scoop one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to create a smooth, crack free sphere. Repeat for all 15 truffles.
- Apply the coating. Immediately roll the warm spheres in the remaining 50g of desiccated coconut until fully coated and snowy in appearance.
- Set the structure. Place the finished truffles on a tray and chill for 2 hours until the fats have crystallized and the texture is firm.