Description
Coconut cream balls bring tropical sweetness to dessert lovers seeking simple indulgence. Creamy, no-bake treats combine rich coconut with smooth chocolate, offering a quick escape to island-inspired bliss you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened, as desired)
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Coating Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) melting chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white chocolate)
Instructions
- Whip the base mixture using a hand mixer, blending cream cheese and butter until silky and uniform. Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, creating a thick, luxurious texture that holds its shape.
- Fold shredded coconut into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the base. Mix thoroughly to guarantee consistent flavor in every bite.
- Transfer the coconut blend to the refrigerator, allowing it to firm and solidify for approximately one hour. This chilling process enhances the mixture’s malleability for shaping.
- Dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Carefully form uniform spherical portions using a tablespoon as a measuring guide. Arrange the delicate orbs on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the shaped coconut spheres in the freezer for precisely one hour, which helps maintain their structural integrity during the chocolate coating process.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe vessel, utilizing short intervals and stirring between each to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency without scorching.
- Employ a fork to delicately submerge each coconut sphere into the molten chocolate, ensuring complete and elegant coverage. Allow excess chocolate to elegantly cascade back into the bowl.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional coconut or a whisper of sea salt atop the chocolate while still liquid, adding textural intrigue and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-enrobed delicacies for 10-15 minutes until the coating crystallizes and hardens completely.
- Serve chilled or at ambient temperature. Store remaining treats in a sealed container within the refrigerator to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese completely ensures a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Use room temperature butter to create a more uniform texture and prevent clumping during mixing.
- Chilling the mixture helps solidify the coconut balls, making them easier to shape and handle without falling apart.
- Dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to your fingers during rolling.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially chocolate chips and powdered sugar.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate for different flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to enhance the coconut mixture’s depth of flavor.
- Swap regular coconut for toasted coconut to introduce a nutty, caramelized undertone.
- Create diet-friendly alternatives by using sugar-free chocolate and low-fat cream cheese for a lighter treat.
- Freeze extras for up to one month, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg