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These No Bake Coconut Cream Balls serve as an excellent solution for anyone who needs a quick dessert that avoids oven usage. The combination of pantry ingredients produces chocolate-covered coconut centers that remain chewy while delivering a rich taste experience.
These treats offer a perfect combination of sweetness and nutty flavor, which makes them suitable for holiday gatherings and parties, and also works well as a quick snack when you need a sweet fix.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The recipe does not need baking, which makes it an excellent time-saving option.
- The recipe uses basic ingredients that most people maintain in their kitchen pantry.
- You can personalize these treats by choosing white or semi-sweet chocolate for dipping and adding nuts or keeping them plain.
- These treats make excellent presents because you can put them in small candy bags or boxes for presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 8 oz white chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
1. Mix the Filling
A large mixing bowl contains shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, which you should mix until they form a thick sticky dough. Add nuts to the mixture before you finish the preparation.
2. Shape the Balls
Use a parchment-lined baking sheet to place the small balls of mixture, which you should then freeze for thirty minutes until they become firm.
3. Melt the Chocolate
The chocolate needs to be melted in a microwave-safe bowl through 30-second intervals while you stir between each interval until it reaches a smooth and shiny state.
4. Dip and Coat
Use a fork or toothpick to coat each frozen coconut ball with melted chocolate until it becomes fully covered. (Place the coated balls back onto the prepared baking sheet.)
5. Let Them Set
The chocolate needs to set at room temperature, but you can speed up the process by placing it in the refrigerator.
Tips & Tricks
- The dipping process should be fast because prolonged exposure to heat will cause the balls to become too soft.
- You can enhance these treats by adding almond extract to the mixture and topping them with sea salt for an extra touch of elegance.
- Store these treats in an airtight container within the refrigerator for a week or freeze them for extended preservation.
FAQs
1. Can I use unsweetened coconut?
The recipe needs sweetened coconut for its flavor balance, so you should add more powdered sugar when using unsweetened coconut.
2. Can I use milk chocolate instead of (semi-sweet or white?)
Absolutely! Choose any chocolate type you want to use. Dark chocolate provides a deep flavor experience for those who enjoy strong chocolate tastes.
3. Do these need to stay refrigerated?
The best texture results from refrigeration. The coconut filling becomes soft when it stays at room temperature for extended periods.
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