These Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffles are one of those little recipes that truly surprised me in the best way. I wanted something sweet but light, nourishing yet indulgent, and these hit that perfect balance. They’re creamy, softly sweetened with honey, and full of coconut flavor, with no baking and no complicated steps involved.
The secret is blending the cottage cheese until completely smooth. It turns into a velvety base that feels almost cheesecake-like, but much lighter. The coconut adds just enough structure, while the honey brings a natural, gentle sweetness that doesn’t overpower. Each bite is soft, fresh, and satisfying without feeling heavy.
I love how versatile these truffles are. Roll them in extra coconut for a classic look, dust them with cocoa for a chocolatey twist, or add a little lemon zest to brighten everything up. They’re perfect as a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or even a little energy bite to keep in the fridge.
Best of all, they’re made with simple, real ingredients and come together in minutes. These are the kind of treats you can feel good about sharing, and keeping a few just for yourself.
How to make Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffes
Begin with blending the cottage cheese in a food processor until completely smooth and creamy. This step is essential for achieving a truffle-like texture with no graininess.
Add the honey, vanilla extract, salt, and citrus zest (if using), then blend again until fully incorporated and the mixture looks silky and uniform.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the desiccated coconut until thick and able to hold its shape when scooped.
Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until firm enough to roll easily without sticking to your hands.
Scoop and roll the mixture into small walnut-sized balls, using lightly damp hands if needed. Roll each truffle in extra coconut until evenly coated.
Refrigerate for another 15 minutes to help the truffles set, then serve and enjoy.
Hope you will try these delicious cottage cheese coconut truffles and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you do.
Other cottage cheese recipes you may like to try
This Cottage Cheese Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy, and surprisingly light, made with cocoa and blended cottage cheese for a cozy high-protein drink.
These High-Protein Cottage Cheese and Greek Yogurt Waffles are fluffy, filling, and perfect for breakfast, made with simple ingredients and extra protein.
If you like muffins you must try these Strawberry Cottage Cheese Muffins, soft, moist, and lightly sweet, packed with fresh strawberries and cottage cheese for a wholesome treat.
For more coconut desserts, check our collection of Coconut Recipes.
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Ingredients
- 7 oz (200g) cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp (60g) honey
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz (100g) unsweetened shredded coconut , finely shredded
- zest of ½ lemon or lime , optional
For Rolling
- unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Transfer the cottage cheese to a food processor.
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy. This step is important for a truffle-like texture with no graininess.
- Add the honey, vanilla extract, salt, and citrus zest (if using) to the blended cottage cheese.
- Blend again until everything is fully incorporated and the mixture looks silky and uniform.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the desiccated coconut.
- Stir until the mixture becomes thick and holds its shape when scooped with a spoon.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the mixture firms up enough to be easily rolled without sticking too much to your hands.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut, using lightly damp hands if needed.
- Roll each truffle in extra coconut until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for another 15 minutes to help the truffles set before serving.
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