Description
No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a creamy coconut and cream cheese filling coated in rich chocolate. These bite-sized treats require no baking, making them perfect for quick holiday treats or anytime indulgence with a smooth, chewy texture balanced by a chocolate shell.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Coating
- 1 cup white or dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- Extra shredded coconut for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Make the coconut dough: In a medium bowl, combine shredded coconut, powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and optional coconut extract. Mix thoroughly until a thick, sticky dough forms. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
- Form the balls: Once chilled, take the coconut dough and roll it into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze the balls for 15–20 minutes to help them hold their shape before coating.
- Melt the chocolate coating: While the balls are chilling in the freezer, melt the chocolate chips and optional coconut oil together until smooth. This can be done in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring frequently, or over a double boiler to avoid scorching.
- Coat the coconut balls: Dip each frozen coconut ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or skewer, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined tray. Before the coating sets, optionally roll them in extra shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Set and store: Refrigerate the coated coconut balls for about 15 minutes until the chocolate hardens and the balls are firm. Store finished cream balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the coconut mixture for extra texture and flavor.
- If rolling in extra coconut, do so quickly to prevent the chocolate from hardening first.
- Store these treats in the refrigerator to maintain their shape and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
