Description
Chocolate-drenched mounds bars bring island paradise right to kitchen counters, blending sweet coconut and rich dark chocolate in a simple dessert. Quick preparation and minimal ingredients make these treats irresistible for anyone craving a tropical escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Coating Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) dark chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate)
Instructions
- Blend shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl, creating a uniformly sticky mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Dampen hands with cool water to prevent sticking, then carefully mold the coconut blend into uniform rectangular shapes, ensuring each bar is compact and well-defined.
- Transfer the shaped bars onto a parchment-lined tray and place in the freezer for approximately 20 minutes to solidify their structure and enhance chocolate coating potential.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by initially melting two-thirds of the chocolate in a microwave-safe vessel, using short intervals and stirring between each to prevent scorching.
- Introduce the remaining chocolate to the partially melted batch, stirring consistently to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency and ideal tempering temperature.
- Carefully immerse each frozen coconut bar into the melted chocolate using two forks, ensuring complete and even coverage while allowing excess chocolate to gracefully drip away.
- Gently position the chocolate-enrobed bars back onto the parchment paper, maintaining space between each to prevent touching and potential merging.
- Allow the chocolate to set naturally at room temperature or expedite the process by briefly chilling in the refrigerator until the coating becomes firm and glossy.
Notes
- Chill hands with cold water before shaping bars to prevent sticky coconut mixture from clinging to fingers.
- Maintain a consistent bar size by using a small measuring tool or eyeballing similar dimensions for uniform coating and appearance.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate variations to customize flavor profile and suit different taste preferences.
- For dairy-free option, swap sweetened condensed milk with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate chips, creating an allergen-friendly treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg