In a food processor add the fruit mix, almonds, orange juice, orange zest, cocoa and coconut and blitz until it resembles coarse crumbs
Spoon out the dates from the hot water and add to the food processor and blitz until the mixture begins to come together
Add the almond essence and mix well, taste and see if you wish to add more essence, if not binding enough you can use more orange juice until it is sticky and firm enough to be rolled into balls
Roll into teaspoon sized balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 20 second bursts until completely melted
Drizzle a little over each bliss ball, add a festive topper such as sprinkles, chopped cranberries, or freeze-dried berries before the chocolate sets