Description
Creamy coconut cream balls deliver a tropical escape without baking, blending sweet shredded coconut with rich condensed milk. Quick and simple ingredients create delightful bite-sized treats you’ll savor with pure tropical indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/4 cup melted white chocolate
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- Additional shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Using clean hands, gently roll the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, positioning each carefully on a parchment-lined tray.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and allow the coconut balls to firm up for approximately 30 minutes, enhancing their structural integrity.
- Melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, ensuring a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully immerse each chilled coconut ball into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage and gentle drainage of excess chocolate.
- Immediately roll the chocolate-coated balls in additional shredded coconut, creating a delicate, textured exterior.
- Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Once chocolate has hardened, transfer to a serving platter and enjoy these delectable no-bake coconut cream balls at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is sticky enough to form balls by adjusting condensed milk quantity, preventing crumbly texture.
- Use cold hands or slightly wet palms when shaping balls to prevent sticking and create smoother surfaces.
- For gluten-free option, verify all ingredients, especially powdered sugar, are certified gluten-free.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding almond extract or rolling in toasted coconut for enhanced taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg