This is a take on traditional White Christmas, which can be made in a myriad ways - crushed biscuits or rice bubbles, glace fruit or dried. Plenty of coconut is needed and white chocolate. I have put a brandy-soaked fresh cherry in the middle of each for a pleasant surprise. With so many gorgeous packaging options available it only takes a little imagination to present these treats beautifully using different containers and ribbons.
Ingredients
| 20 | Cherries, fresh |
| 50 ml | Brandy |
| 100 g | Butter |
| 1 can | Condensed milk |
| ½ cup | White chocolate, chopped |
| 150 g | Dried apricots, chopped |
| 375 g | Wine biscuits, crushed |
| 1 cup | Desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling |
| 2 Tbsp | Lemon juice, plus finely grated zest |
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Directions
- Remove the stalks and stones from the cherries. Put into a bowl and pour over the brandy. Stir and leave – this can be done days in advance.
- Melt the butter then add with the remaining ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until just combined, then remove. Place some mixture in your palm then put a cherry in the centre and cover. Roll and repeat. Once all done, roll the balls in the extra coconut and refrigerate until firm.
