{
  "id": "CAT05-R24",
  "slug": "cat05-r24-gulf-sunset-key-lime-coconut-truffles",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat05-r24-gulf-sunset-key-lime-coconut-truffles.html",
  "title": "Gulf Sunset Key Lime-Coconut Truffles",
  "category": "Desserts",
  "category_id": "CAT05",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 25,
  "cook_time_minutes": 5,
  "total_time_minutes": 30,
  "primary_cooking_method": "STOVE",
  "primary_food": "coconut",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [
    "milk",
    "wheat"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    "4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)",
    "1½ cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut (120 g)",
    "½ cup graham-cracker crumbs, optional (50 g)",
    "1 tablespoon Key lime juice",
    "1 teaspoon finely grated Key lime zest",
    "8 oz white chocolate chips or melting wafers (225 g)",
    "1 teaspoon neutral oil, optional",
    "Extra coconut for rolling",
    "optional"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Mix cream cheese, coconut, optional graham crumbs, lime juice, and lime zest until evenly combined.",
    "2. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes, then roll into 12 small balls. Chill another 20 minutes.",
    "3. Melt white chocolate in a dry microwave-safe bowl using 20-second bursts, stirring between each.",
    "4. Dip each chilled ball in the coating, let excess drip off, and place on parchment. Sprinkle with extra coconut if desired.",
    "5. Refrigerate until the coating is firm."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Keep the cream-cheese filling refrigerated; do not leave truffles out for more than 2 hours."
}