Description
Delightful no-bake coconut cream balls offer a creamy tropical escape with minimal effort. Smooth coconut and sweet condensed milk blend perfectly, creating irresistible bite-sized treats you can enjoy anytime without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Coconut Base:
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp additional shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Combine shredded coconut, coconut cream, and coconut oil in a large mixing bowl, blending until a uniform, slightly sticky mixture forms.
- Drizzle honey and condensed milk into the coconut base, stirring thoroughly to incorporate the sweet binding ingredients. Add vanilla extract for a rich aromatic enhancement.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes, allowing it to firm up and become easier to handle. The chilled mixture will help maintain shape during rolling.
- Prepare a coating station by mixing powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Set aside additional shredded coconut on a separate plate for an alternative coating option.
- Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator and use clean hands to roll small, uniform balls approximately 1-inch in diameter. Work quickly to prevent the mixture from becoming too soft.
- Gently roll each coconut ball in either the powdered sugar-cocoa mixture or the additional shredded coconut, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray, maintaining a slight distance between each to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate the completed coconut cream balls for at least 30 minutes to solidify and develop a more intense flavor profile.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey and condensed milk amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
- Use chilled hands or lightly oil palms to prevent sticky mixture from clinging while rolling balls.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed nuts, dark chocolate shavings, or toasted coconut flakes for added texture and flavor complexity.
- For a vegan version, replace condensed milk with coconut cream and use maple syrup instead of honey, ensuring plant-based dietary compatibility.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg