Description
Silky coconut creme chocolates melt hearts with tropical elegance, blending rich cocoa and creamy coconut into irresistible bite-sized treats. Chocolate lovers will discover pure indulgence in these delicate, smooth confections crafted for sensational dessert moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Coconut Base:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk or cream (refrigerated overnight)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Chill coconut milk overnight in the refrigerator to separate thick cream from liquid, creating a solid creamy layer.
- Transfer solidified coconut cream into food processor with shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt, blending until mixture becomes cohesive and smooth.
- Shape mixture into uniform tablespoon-sized spheres, arranging them carefully on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze coconut spheres for approximately 30 minutes, ensuring they become firm and maintain their shape.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until completely smooth and glossy, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Extract frozen coconut spheres from freezer, using fork to carefully submerge each ball into melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently tap fork to remove excess chocolate, then delicately place coated spheres back onto parchment-lined sheet.
- Optional: Enhance visual appeal by sprinkling toasted coconut flakes or sea salt over chocolates before coating sets.
- Refrigerate chocolate-covered coconut spheres for 15 minutes, allowing chocolate to solidify and create a crisp, glossy exterior.
Notes
- Chill coconut milk thoroughly to easily separate cream, ensuring a smooth, rich filling texture.
- Use high-quality dark or dairy-free chocolate for alternative dietary needs like vegan or gluten-free preferences.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding almond extract, coffee powder, or orange zest to enhance the coconut filling’s complexity.
- Keep chocolates refrigerated to maintain their firm texture and prevent melting, especially in warm environments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg