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    Home » Gluten Free » German Chocolate Truffles

    Published: Nov 15, 2016 · Modified: Aug 28, 2022 by Carolyn

    German Chocolate Truffles

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    All the sweet coconut and pecan deliciousness of german chocolate in a low carb, keto truffle recipe. These make great treats for the holidays. Great as gifts too!

    Low Carb Keto German Chocolate Truffles Recipe
    German chocolate, where have you been all my life? I mean, I always vaguely knew of you. And chances are, I even tasted you a few times in cake form. But clearly I was either too distracted or too young to have any sense. Whatever the reason, I spent many years overlooking you in favour of other flavours. I really didn’t take the time to see your good qualities and value you the way I should have. I apologize. Truly, I am full of deep regret for having ignored you all this time. But now I see you and I value you. In fact, I believe I may have fallen in love with you. So where do we go from here, you and I?

    Coconut, pecans, and caramel for sugar-free German Chocolate Truffles.

    I say we can only go up from here. I’ve already loved on you a few times, with my low carb German Chocolate Brownies and some low carb German Chocolate Fudge. Now I’ve gone ahead and taken your famous caramel-y pecan and coconut topping and turned it into truffles. Possible some of the best sugar-free truffles I’ve ever made. Seriously. That’s how much you mean to me, German Chocolate. I puffy heart you.

    Low Carb Grain-Free German Chocolate Truffles. LCHF Banting Keto THM recipe.

    And it’s not just me, oh sweet one. Oh no, I do believe I’ve made converts out of my family as well. I couldn’t have kept these truffles around for more than a day if I tried. Everyone looked a little skeptical at your lumpy bumpiness and one child asked if you contained nuts, which I did not deny. But upon the first taste, their little faces lit up in pure happiness. See, this is what’s so good about you. You spread joy and happiness wherever you go.

    Low Carb German Chocolate Truffles. A delicious holiday treat!

    I solemnly swear I will never underestimate you again. May we always be together!

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    German Chocolate Truffles

    All the sweet coconut and pecan deliciousness of German chocolate in a low carb, keto truffle recipe. These make great treats for the holidays. Great as gifts too!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
    Servings: 20 to 24 truffles
    Calories: 232kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup whipping cream
    • 2 large egg yolks
    • ½ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ¼ cup salted butter cut into 4 pieces
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ⅔ cup chopped pecans lightly toasted
    • 1 teaspoon coconut flour
    • 3 ounces sugar free dark chocolate chopped
    • ½ ounce cocoa butter or coconut oil

    Instructions

    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, egg yolks, sweetener, and butter. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Sprinkle surface with coconut flour and whisk briskly to combine (this helps the butter not settle out).
    • Let mixture cool 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When it is still soft but not runny, scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto prepared baking sheet (if you have a small cookie scoop, this works well). You should get 20 to 24 mounds. Freeze 1 to 2 hours.
    • In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt chocolate and cocoa butter together until smooth. Dip the frozen mounds into the chocolate coating with a fork and tap fork firmly against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place back on waxed paper and let set, 10 to 20 minutes.

    Notes

    Serves 10 to 12. For 10 servings, each serving has 2.23g NET CARBS.
    Food energy: 232kcal
    Total fat: 22.85g
    Calories from fat: 205
    Cholesterol: 66mg
    Carbohydrate: 6.49g
    Total dietary fiber: 4.26g
    Protein: 2.32g
    Erythritol: 12g
    Nutrition Facts
    German Chocolate Truffles
    Amount Per Serving (2 truffles)
    Calories 232 Calories from Fat 206
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22.85g35%
    Cholesterol 66mg22%
    Carbohydrates 6.49g2%
    Fiber 4.26g17%
    Protein 2.32g5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Kathleen Oberst says

      December 07, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      4 stars
      What temperature is your target for cooking the cream and eggs? The taste was awesome but I’m concerned I may have cooked at too high a temp because I could not keep the butter incorporated. I added an extra tsp coconut flour to try and compensate but still had some pooling when I made the balls. Taste is fantastic, I think I just did something wrong at the initial stage. Any hints would be appreciated, thank you so much!

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      • Carolyn says

        December 07, 2019 at 3:33 pm

        I didn’t take the temp of the mixture, just waiting until I saw it thickening. If your pan isn’t heavy duty, this might be the issue. Thin pans tend to overcook things quickly. And electric heat is harder to control. You could always try doing it double boiler style for more gentle heat.

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        • Kathleen Oberst says

          December 07, 2019 at 4:32 pm

          Thank you! I will try again, they are delicious

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    2. Emma says

      February 04, 2018 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      I just made these. All I can say is “WOW.” These are so rich, you only need one to satisfy your cravings. I wouldn’t survive keto/low-carb without your blog, truly.

      Reply
    3. Jackie says

      December 22, 2016 at 7:37 pm

      I’m waiting on these to set before I ‘dip’ and can’t help but wonder where the “German” in the name comes from?
      Thanks for this …as usual you’ve taken my holiday baking up a notch…I don’t miss the old days of sugars and pastries ..your recipes are even better!

      Reply
    4. Tonnia Williams says

      December 19, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      I have made 3 batches of these so far and will be making more. My daughter loves them, she has Type 1 diabetes so has to count all of the carbs in each serving but she says they are a fabulous treat. She will be taking the recipe along with supplies back to her college apartment. I asked my husband if he thought they were pretty good for a low carb treat. He said they were good period, low carb or not. Thanks for this recipe as well as all the wonderful meal and treat recipes you give us.

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      • Carolyn says

        December 20, 2016 at 7:26 am

        That is wonderful to hear!

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    5. Stephanie Deal says

      December 17, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      OH my goodness — these are OFF the chain deliciousness!!! I made these tonight and my husband said these were as good as anything you can buy in a candy store. YUM …. and so easy!! Thanks Carolyn!!

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      • Carolyn says

        December 18, 2016 at 7:02 am

        I love hearing that!

        Reply
    6. Tanya Payne says

      December 12, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      There is *no way* I’d get these to the chocolate stage.

      Reply
      • Tanya Payne says

        December 12, 2016 at 6:14 pm

        To clarify: I’d eat the truffle part before I got that far.

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    7. Theresa says

      December 08, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      I assumed by sugar-free chocolate that you meant unsweetened baker’s chocolate, but I don’t think I’m right.

      Should I add some powdered swerve to the chocolate and cocoa butter? The rest of it is in the freezer just waiting for the chocolate!

      If I don’t hear from you, I’ll try it anyway and let you know.

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      • Theresa says

        December 08, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        I added 2 tbsp confectioners Swerve to the chocolate and it was just a little bitter. That’s the way I like it!

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      • Carolyn says

        December 08, 2016 at 10:32 pm

        Glad it worked out. Whenever I specify baker’s chocolate, the totally unsweetened kind, it’s “unsweetened chocolate”. When I say sugar-free, I mean a dark chocolate that is already sweetened in some way. That’s in part why I link to it in the recipe, so you can see what I mean!

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    8. Adrienne says

      December 07, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Made these tonight and I have one BIG problem. They are just tooooo good!!! I can’t stop eating these scrumptious, decandant morsels of deliciousness!!! My hands and face are covered with chocolate and I’m in heaven! Yummmmm

      Reply
    9. /grace says

      December 05, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Can I sub anything for the egg yolks? Could I use egg whites instead>

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 06, 2016 at 8:56 am

        No, it requires the yolks to thicken properly.

        Reply
    10. Karen Anthony says

      December 05, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Awesome, easy & wonderful!!! Four stars!

      Reply
    11. stacy says

      December 03, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Is sugar free dark chocolate like the Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 03, 2016 at 10:30 pm

        That works but I am talking about bars like Lily’s.

        Reply
        • stacy says

          December 03, 2016 at 10:47 pm

          Thank you. I’m new to this, didn’t even know amazing recipes like your existed, so not very familiar with some of the ingredients.

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            December 03, 2016 at 11:29 pm

            That’s okay. Lily’s is great chocolate if you can find it. I get mine at Whole Foods.

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    12. Della says

      November 28, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      These are AMAZING!! I have to hide some next time I make them, my NOT low carb family scarfed them!

      Reply
    13. Janet says

      November 27, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Sooooo good! I made my first batch today to test them for gift giving. My diabetic sister is going to swoon over them when she gets hers for Christmas! I only dipped the bottoms and then striped the tops with a drizzle. Pretty too! Thank you Caroline for putting baking back in my no sugar life. I lost 105 lbs a year ago and want to be able to keep it off but not by starving myself. I love all your recipes!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Deal says

        December 17, 2016 at 9:53 pm

        WTG Janet (on your weight loss)!!

        Reply
    14. jillian says

      November 20, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      whoa…love german chocolate, making these very soon, maybe even tonight.

      Reply
    15. Bobbie says

      November 18, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Do you think I could substitute Coconut Cream (solids from refrigerated coconut milk) for the whipping cream? Can’t do dairy! : ( Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 18, 2016 at 9:11 am

        I haven’t tried it but I would say it’s worth a try.

        Reply
      • Chris says

        December 22, 2016 at 12:37 am

        Wondering if you’ve tried the coconut cream yet? Another DF girl!

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        • Bobbie says

          December 30, 2016 at 4:15 pm

          I tried to make these truffles with coconut cream (refrigerate a can of coconut milk and use the harden coconut cream on top) and they were outstanding!!! I had a treat for Christmas…and everyone wanted to try them!!! YAY!!! Thanks Carolyn!

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            December 30, 2016 at 4:26 pm

            Glad to hear it worked!

            Reply
          • Chris says

            December 30, 2016 at 11:00 pm

            Thanks for the update! So glad to know it works!

            Reply
    16. Angela says

      November 17, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      Do these have to stay refrigerated after they’ve been made? I would like to give some as a gift but I wouldn’t be able to keep them refrigerated the entire time.

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      • Carolyn says

        November 17, 2016 at 6:34 pm

        Actually, they were fine on my counter for several days. Beyond that, though, I would refrigerate because…eggs, cream. 🙂

        Reply
        • Angela says

          November 17, 2016 at 8:32 pm

          Ok, yeah it was the egg and cream that I was concerned with but ok, good to know!!

          Reply
    17. Karen says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Seriously drooooling right now. On my list for Thanksgiving – not waiting till Christmas. =))

      Reply
    18. olga says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Do these taste like almond joy (minus the almonds??? ) I ask because of the chocolate/ coconut combo.

      Reply
      • Adrienne says

        December 07, 2016 at 7:15 pm

        Yes but better!

        Reply
    19. Chris Houck says

      November 15, 2016 at 10:04 am

      I love to read your backstories on your recipes. Even if I didn’t already love the food you offer on your website, I would still read it for what you have to say about each one. It gives me a good chuckle in the mornings before I head off to work. Thanks! Oh, and thanks for all the great recipes!

      Reply
    20. Jackie Butts says

      November 15, 2016 at 9:38 am

      You have won my heart. I will definitely be making these to adorn my Christmas Goody Platter. I can’t wait to taste them.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 15, 2016 at 9:59 am

        They are so good!

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        • Nanabella says

          December 03, 2016 at 11:56 am

          OMG!!! I am swooning just licking the mixing spoon after stirring the cooling concoction. SOOOO DELICIOUS!!! You amaze me with all your lovely treats that I can make at home!
          Thank you Carolyn… it is going to be a sweet Christmas… ?????❤️??

          Reply

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