Description
These No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring shredded sweetened coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly bite-sized and coated in optional white chocolate, they offer a creamy, sweet treat that sets in the refrigerator without any baking required.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Optional Coating
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Shape Balls: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt Chocolate (Optional): If desired, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Coat Coconut Balls: Dip each coconut ball into the melted white chocolate to coat, then return to the baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the coconut cream balls for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve: Serve chilled for a refreshing and sweet treat.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute sweetened condensed milk with coconut condensed milk and use dairy-free chocolate for coating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
