Description
Indulgent dark chocolate coconut bites deliver a sensational blend of rich cocoa and tropical sweetness. Crisp edges and silky centers invite you to savor each luxurious morsel of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz dark chocolate (dairy-free if needed), chopped or in chips
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml/12 fl oz) unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- Optional: extra sea salt or coconut for sprinkling
Instructions
- Craft Coconut Base: Blend shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a food processor until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, slightly creamy texture.
- Mold and Prepare: Shape the coconut mixture into compact rectangles or spherical bites on a parchment-lined tray. Rapidly chill in the freezer until solidified and structured.
- Chocolate Coating: Carefully liquify dark chocolate using a microwave or double boiler method, ensuring a silky smooth consistency without scorching.
- Decorate and Embellish: Immerse each coconut creation into the molten chocolate, thoroughly coating or artfully drizzling the dark chocolate over the surfaces. Optional: Sprinkle with delicate sea salt or additional coconut for textural contrast.
- Final Preservation: Return the chocolate-adorned bites to the freezer for a brief solidification period. These delectable treats can be preserved in the refrigerator for approximately two weeks or stored in the freezer for extended enjoyment.
Notes
- Use exact measurements for coconut, oil, and syrup to ensure the base holds together perfectly without being too dry or wet.
- Freeze coconut bites completely before chocolate dipping to prevent crumbling and create a smoother chocolate shell.
- Melt chocolate slowly and at low temperature to maintain glossy finish and prevent chocolate from becoming grainy or seized.
- Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to melted chocolate for smoother, more fluid coating that adheres better to coconut bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg