Description
Delightful chocolate coconut balls bring tropical sweetness to dessert lovers, promising pure indulgence. Each bite delivers rich chocolate and smooth coconut flavors that melt perfectly on your palate, creating a simple yet irresistible treat you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting chocolate
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Optional Coating Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Craft a luscious mixture by blending shredded coconut, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl until a cohesive, slightly tacky consistency develops.
- Utilize a spoon to create uniform spherical treats, gently rolling the mixture between your palms to form perfectly rounded orbs. Arrange these delicate morsels on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring adequate spacing.
- Chill the prepared coconut formations in the refrigerator for approximately half an hour, allowing them to solidify and maintain their structural integrity during the subsequent chocolate immersion.
- Melt chocolate chips gradually in a microwave-safe vessel, employing brief heating intervals and stirring between each to achieve a silky, uniform texture. Incorporate coconut oil to enhance the chocolate’s lustrous finish and smooth coating potential.
- Carefully enrobe each chilled coconut sphere in the molten chocolate, utilizing a specialized dipping implement or fork. Ensure complete coverage while allowing excess chocolate to elegantly cascade back into the melting bowl.
- Position the chocolate-enrobed delicacies on the parchment-lined surface, permitting them to set naturally at ambient temperature or expedite the process by briefly chilling in the refrigerator.
- Once the chocolate exterior has completely crystallized and hardened, transfer these decadent treats to an airtight storage container, preserving their exquisite texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before shaping to prevent sticky hands and ensure clean, round balls.
- Use cold hands or lightly grease palms with cooking spray to make rolling easier and prevent sticking.
- Choose high-quality chocolate for a more luxurious coating and richer flavor profile.
- For gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially powdered sugar and chocolate chips.
- Experiment with different chocolate coatings like dark, milk, or white chocolate for variety.
- Store in refrigerator up to one week in sealed container to maintain texture and freshness.
- Create dietary variations by substituting condensed milk with coconut cream for vegan option.
- Enhance flavor by adding almond extract or rolling finished balls in toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg