Description
Irresistible coconut cream balls deliver tropical paradise in one delightful bite. Creamy, sweet, and effortlessly simple, these little treats promise pure indulgence that will transport you to a blissful culinary escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Coating/Topping:
- 1/4 cup melted white chocolate
- Extra shredded sweetened coconut (for coating)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a cohesive and slightly tacky consistency.
- Using clean hands, carefully portion out approximately one tablespoon of the coconut mixture and gently roll into uniform spherical shapes.
- Arrange the formed coconut orbs onto a parchment-lined baking tray, ensuring they are evenly spaced and not touching.
- Delicately enrobe each coconut ball with additional shredded coconut, creating a delicate exterior coating.
- For an indulgent variation, partially submerge the coconut spheres into melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Transfer the prepared coconut treats to the refrigerator and chill for 60-120 minutes until firm and thoroughly set.
- Once solidified, remove from refrigeration and serve at a cool temperature for optimal texture and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect consistency by ensuring the mixture is not too wet or dry when rolling into balls.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the shredded coconut.
- Create flavor variations by adding a drop of almond extract or rolling in toasted coconut for extra crunch.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a great make-ahead dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg