Description
Quick and easy No Bake Coconut Cream Balls highlight tropical flavors with minimal ingredients. Coconut lovers will adore these sweet, creamy treats that require zero baking and deliver delightful island-inspired satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
- 12 oz (340 g) melting chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Base: Whip cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Gradually blend in powdered sugar, creating a thick, luxurious mixture.
- Incorporate Coconut: Fold shredded coconut thoroughly into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution of delicate flakes.
- Chill and Firm: Refrigerate the mixture for one hour to enhance manageability and allow flavors to meld.
- Shape Coconut Spheres: Dust hands with powdered sugar. Carefully roll chilled mixture into uniform balls, placing each on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze and Set: Transfer balls to the freezer for one hour to solidify and maintain precise shape.
- Chocolate Coating Preparation: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring periodically to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Dip and Coat: Submerge frozen coconut balls in melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Garnish and Finish: Sprinkle additional coconut or sea salt while chocolate remains wet for an elevated presentation.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate chocolate-coated balls for 10-15 minutes until chocolate sets completely.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store remaining coconut cream balls in a sealed container in the refrigerator to preserve their exquisite texture.
Notes
- Chill for Precision: Refrigerate the mixture for exactly one hour to achieve the perfect ball-forming consistency, preventing crumbly or overly soft textures.
- Chocolate Coating Technique: Melt chocolate slowly and stir frequently to avoid burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy finish that evenly covers the coconut balls.
- Powdered Sugar Hack: Lightly dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and create uniform, professional-looking spheres during shaping.
- Customization Options: Experiment with different chocolate types or add crushed nuts, sprinkles, or alternative coatings to personalize the coconut cream balls for various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg