Description
Rich, velvety coconut creme chocolates melt deliciously on your palate, offering a luxurious escape into tropical indulgence. Silky chocolate shells encase creamy coconut filling, creating an irresistible sweet treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, coconut cream, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated. Refrigerate mixture for 10-15 minutes if too sticky to handle.
- Form coconut mixture into uniform bite-sized balls or small oval shapes using clean hands or a small scoop. Arrange shaped pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze coconut formations for 30 minutes to ensure structural integrity and ease of chocolate coating.
- Prepare chocolate coating by melting chocolate and coconut oil in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each cycle until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency. Alternatively, use double boiler method for more controlled melting.
- Carefully immerse each frozen coconut piece into melted chocolate, using a fork or specialized dipping tool to ensure complete and even coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before returning to parchment-lined surface.
- Refrigerate chocolate-coated coconut treats for 10-15 minutes until chocolate sets completely and becomes firm.
- Transfer finished chocolates to an airtight container and store in refrigerator. Consume within one week for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill the coconut mixture before shaping to prevent sticky, messy hands and ensure clean, uniform chocolate candies.
- Use high-quality dark or milk chocolate for a richer flavor profile and smoother coating that complements the sweet coconut center.
- Consider rolling the coconut balls in toasted coconut flakes or crushed nuts before chocolate dipping for added texture and visual appeal.
- For gluten-free and vegan variations, select dairy-free chocolate and replace sweetened condensed milk with coconut cream or plant-based condensed milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg