Description
Delightful no-bake coconut cream balls combine sweet tropical flavors with creamy texture. Coconut lovers can quickly prepare these simple treats without an oven, enjoying a quick and satisfying dessert perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) chocolate chips, melted
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, softened
- 2 cups shredded coconut (1 cup for mixture, 1 cup for coating)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper for easy ball removal and set aside.
- Cream Mixture: Whip room-temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter using an electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform texture, then gradually incorporate sifted powdered sugar while mixing thoroughly to prevent lumps.
- Coconut Integration: Gently fold shredded coconut into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate the mixture for 60 minutes to firm up ingredients and enhance malleability for shaping.
- Ball Formation: Remove chilled mixture and use clean hands to roll small, uniform balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freezing Stage: Transfer the formed coconut balls to the freezer for 60 minutes to solidify completely.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring periodically to maintain smooth consistency.
- Dipping Process: Remove frozen coconut balls from the freezer and carefully dip each one into melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage and remove excess chocolate.
- Setting: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered coconut balls for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate shell to harden.
- Serving and Storage: Arrange the coconut cream balls on a serving platter and store any remaining treats in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chill for Precision: Refrigeration is crucial for achieving the right texture and making the mixture easier to handle, ensuring perfectly shaped balls.
- Clean Hands Matter: Use thoroughly cleaned hands when rolling balls to maintain hygiene and prevent mixture from sticking to your palms.
- Chocolate Coating Tip: Ensure chocolate is smooth and at the right temperature for a flawless, even coating that adheres perfectly to the coconut balls.
- Storage Secret: Refrigeration keeps these treats fresh and maintains their delightful texture, extending their enjoyment for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg