Description
Brazilian coconut cream balls bring tropical paradise to your dessert table. Creamy, sweet spheres roll effortlessly in shredded coconut, offering a quick no-bake treat you’ll want to savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 12 ounces (340 grams) chocolate chips, melted
Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, softened
Coating/Topping:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Line a standard (9 x 13 inch) baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage for easy ball removal.
- Using an electric mixer, whip room-temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incrementally incorporate sifted powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumps and create a consistent mixture.
- Fold shredded coconut into the creamy base, stirring gently to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for 60 minutes, allowing ingredients to firm up and become more manageable for shaping.
- Remove the chilled mixture and use clean hands to roll small, uniform balls approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter.
- Place the formed coconut balls on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the freezer for 60 minutes to solidify completely.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring periodically to ensure smooth consistency.
- Remove frozen coconut balls from the freezer and carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage.
- Gently tap the fork to remove excess chocolate and return each coated ball to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-covered coconut balls for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate shell to set and harden.
- Arrange the coconut cream balls on a serving platter and store any remaining treats in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chilling helps these creamy coconut treats develop a perfect texture and makes them easier to handle.
- Freezing the balls before dipping ensures a clean chocolate coating that hardens quickly.
- Cream cheese provides a tangy richness that balances the sweetness of powdered sugar and coconut.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze during preparation.
- Melted chocolate transforms these simple balls into an irresistible decadent dessert that looks professionally made.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg