Description
Irresistible Coconut Cream Balls deliver a creamy tropical sensation that dances across palates with delicate sweetness. Rich Brazilian-inspired treats combine silky coconut and condensed milk, promising pure indulgence in each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) shredded coconut
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Sweet Enhancers:
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Optional Texture Addition:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, pure vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts to create a cohesive, slightly tacky mixture.
- Using clean hands, gently shape the mixture into uniform small spheres, placing each delicate truffle on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer and chill truffles for approximately 30 minutes, allowing them to firm up and maintain their perfect round shape.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by carefully melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short 30-second bursts and stirring between intervals until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Remove truffles from freezer and carefully submerge each one into the melted chocolate, using a fork or toothpick to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Allow chocolate-coated truffles to set at room temperature or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens completely.
Notes
- Customize Texture Add more powdered sugar for firmer truffles or less for a softer, creamier bite.
- Nut-Free Alternative Skip nuts or replace with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin for allergy-friendly version.
- Chocolate Variation Use white, dark, or milk chocolate for different flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Storage Hack Keep truffles in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week, maintaining their delightful texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg