Description
Silky coconut creme chocolates blend tropical sweetness with rich chocolate elegance. Luxurious layers of creamy coconut and smooth dark chocolate create an irresistible dessert that transports you to a blissful culinary paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 12 ounces (340 grams) dark or milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, coconut cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated, creating a uniform coconut filling mixture.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 10-15 minutes if it feels overly sticky, allowing it to slightly firm up and become more manageable.
- Carefully form the coconut mixture into uniform small balls, bars, or oval shapes using clean hands or a small scoop.
- Transfer the shaped coconut pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for minimum 30 minutes to ensure solid structure.
- Prepare chocolate coating by melting chocolate with coconut oil using microwave technique: heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and completely liquefied.
- Remove frozen coconut pieces from freezer and carefully dip each piece into melted chocolate, using a fork or specialized dipping tool to ensure even coating.
- Gently tap the dipped chocolates to remove excess chocolate coating and place them back on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-covered coconut pieces for 10-15 minutes at 40°F until chocolate sets and hardens completely.
- Transfer finished coconut chocolates to an airtight container and store in refrigerator, consuming within one week for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Chill the coconut mixture before shaping to prevent sticky hands and ensure clean, precise formations.
- Use high-quality dark or milk chocolate for a rich, smooth coating that complements the sweet coconut filling.
- Experiment with different coatings like toasted coconut flakes or drizzled white chocolate for added texture and visual appeal.
- For gluten-free or vegan variations, select dairy-free chocolate and use plant-based condensed milk alternatives like coconut or almond milk versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg