Description
Creamy no-bake coconut cream balls dance with sweet tropical flavors, blending smooth textures and irresistible coconut charm. Delightful bites invite you to savor quick, elegant dessert magic without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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Coconut Ingredients:
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- Melted chocolate for drizzling or dipping
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend shredded coconut, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until the ingredients form a cohesive, uniform mixture that holds together easily.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, carefully shape the coconut mixture into compact, round spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter, ensuring each ball is tightly compressed.
- Arrange the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow the coconut cream balls to firm up for 30-45 minutes, which will help them maintain their shape and enhance their texture.
- For an elegant presentation, melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the chilled coconut balls or completely immerse each ball for a more decadent coating, using a fork to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Return the chocolate-covered balls to the refrigerator for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Store the coconut cream balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Texture matters most when mixing ingredients, so ensure the butter is softened but not melted to maintain the perfect consistency for rolling.
- For a healthier version, swap powdered sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia to reduce overall sugar content.
- Chilling the mixture before forming balls helps prevent sticky hands and creates more compact, uniform treats.
- Customize by adding finely chopped nuts or rolling balls in cocoa powder for extra flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg