Description
Coconut cream balls are a delightful, no-bake treat that transports you to tropical paradise with every bite. These creamy, sweet morsels combine the rich flavors of coconut and vanilla, all enveloped in a luscious chocolate coating. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights at home, they are sure to impress your family and friends while being incredibly simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened if preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract until well blended. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier shaping.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into one-inch balls.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate with butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each coconut ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 coconut cream ball (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg