Lactose Free Pina Colada Rum Balls

Christmas time. The time of year where we indulge in treats one normally wouldn't during the year. As the saying goes, 'Treat yo'self'. I saw this recipe on Taste.com.au, but thought I would tweak it a little so I could actually enjoy one (or five!). So the recipe is as follows;

Ingredients

  • 250g Pkt of Arnott's Arno Shortbread biscuits
  • 450g can Crushed Pineapple in syrup (drained well)
  • 105g (1 1/4 cups) Desiccated Coconut
  • 320g can Pandaroo Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk (found in the Asian food aisle)
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) White Rum
  • 375g Pkt White Chocolate Melts
  • 170g (2 cups) Shredded Coconut (for decoration)

Method

  1. Place the shortbread biscuits in the bowl of a food processor & process until they are finely crushed. Transfer the crushed biscuit to a large bowl.
  2. Add desiccated coconut. Stir until well combined. Add the condensed milk, pineapple & rum. Stir until well combined. Place in the fridge for roughly an hour to firm up slightly.
  3. Roll level tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls. Place, in a single layer, on a tray lined with baking paper. Place in the fridge for another hour to firm up slightly.
  4. Use a fork to dip the balls, 1 at a time, in melted chocolate. Roll the balls in shredded coconut & place back into the fridge to set.

Photo by: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pina-colada-rum-balls/kRaQh1wj

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