Quick and Easy Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls – Coconut Bites Recipe
These chocolate coconut balls are the perfect treat for any occasion that you can prepare completely in advance, store them in the fridge and serve them as cold party bites. You won’t be able to stop eating these rich and decadent chocolate coconut balls that are made with just 3 ingredients!
This is a quick and easy recipe that you can make at home in just a few minutes. And the best part is that these simple bounty balls look like you bought them from a pastry shop! I just love these simple recipes that are so delicious and also look impressive, my guests always enjoy them.
If you love coconut and chocolate, you will love these sweet, little treats!
Once you’ll try this no-bake recipe it will definitely become one of your favorites – an insanely good recipe that will pop into your mind the next time you’ll need a delicious and mouthwatering dessert!
Can’t wait for you guys to make them!
What Will You Need to Make These Tasty Chocolate Coconut Balls?
What is so great about this recipe is that it is really quick and simple to make. Here is what you’ll need to prepare these bounty balls:
Desiccated Coconut – For this recipe you’ll want to use desiccated coconut. This is going to be the heart of your chocolate coconut balls. The difference between desiccated coconut and shredded coconut is that desiccated coconut is finely shredded coconut that is not sweetened. But if you do not have this, regular shredded coconut will work just as well.
Sweetened Condensed Milk – This will add sweet and caramelized flavor to your coconut bites. It will also make the shredded coconut stick together better so you can shape it into balls.
Dark Chocolate – I like using dark chocolate in this recipe but you can actually personalize this to use your favorite chocolate bar. Milk chocolate or even white chocolate can be great. No matter which one you choose, make sure to use high quality chocolate to make the best unforgettable coconut bites you can.
Ready to have your mind blown? Follow the next instructions to prepare this simple yet delicious dessert!
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with the coconut until everything is well coated.
2. Use a small scoop or measure 1 tablespoon’s worth of the coconut mixture and roll into balls. Place in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
3. Add chopped chocolate to a metal bowl over a saucepan with water, and stir gently and frequently until the chocolate has completely melted. The chocolate should be smooth and glossy.
4. Dip balls in the melted chocolate and place them on a wax paper-covered tray or baking sheet. Sprinkle with desiccated coconut.
5. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes or until serving.
How to Store Chocolate Coconut Balls?
The best way to store these chocolate coconut balls is in an air-tight container in the fridge. If packed well, they will last 2 weeks in the fridge.
Best Tips for Making Perfect Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls
There are a few tips that can help you make perfect bounty balls. Here are two of them:
Dipping Tools
While you can use a regular fork to dip your coconut balls, there are dipping tools that can make this even easier. I like this set of dipping tools by Wilton.
Cooling Rack
A cooling rack is a device that allows air to circulate completely around whatever is on it. It’s also good when you want to chill chocolate-dipped confections. By placing the dipped coconut balls on the cooling rack, you can perfectly coat the balls and allow the remaining chocolate to drain out.
Mini White Paper Baking Cups
These mini paper cups are perfect for serving these sweet little treats!
Recipe Substitutes
How to Make These Chocolate Coconut Balls Healthier?
You can easily turn these rich bounty balls into healthy low in sugar treats. Here is what you’ll need:
Cream of coconut – This is a great substitute for sweetened condensed milk, leaving you with a hint of the tropical flavor of coconuts. Its thick consistency closely resembles sweetened condensed milk. If you use cream of coconut instead, this recipe will actually turn into a dairy-free recipe, since the sweetened condensed milk is the only dairy ingredient in this recipe. To substitute use a cup for cup.
Dark low in sugar chocolate – Use real good chocolate that is low in sugar. I usually use 70%-80% chocolate bars like these.
Maple Syrup and vanilla extract – These are the natural sweeteners that I like to use to add a sweet taste to my healthy coconut bites. Use one teaspoon of vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of high-quality maple syrup like this one here.
7 Things I Love About These Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls
- Rich and super tasty
- Made with just 3 ingredients
- Quick and easy to make
- Look impressive and perfect as cold party treats
- My guests loved it!
- Easy to adjust them to your taste; dairy-free or low in sugar
- Gluten-free
If you try this chocolate coconut balls recipe, please tell me in the comments section below. I’d love to know how much you liked it!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Desiccated coconut
- 7 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 7 oz Dark chocolate bars (about 2 bars)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with the coconut until everything is well coated.
- Use a small scoop or measure 1 tablespoon’s worth of the coconut mixture and roll into balls. Place in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Add chopped chocolate to a metal bowl over a saucepan with water, and stir gently and frequently until the chocolate has completely melted. The chocolate should be smooth and glossy.
- Dip balls in the melted chocolate and place them on a wax paper-covered tray or baking sheet. Sprinkle with desiccated coconut.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes or until serving.
