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No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls Recipe

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No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls are an easy, indulgent dessert combining creamy cream cheese, shredded coconut, and a luscious chocolate coating. Perfect for all occasions, these bite-sized treats require no baking and can be customized with various fillings or toppings. They offer a tropical flavor that’s simple to make yet sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup melting chocolate chips (white or dark)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Coconut Cream Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then, stir in the shredded coconut until evenly incorporated.
  2. Shape the Coconut Balls: Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture per ball, roll the coconut mixture between your palms to form smooth, round balls. Place each ball onto a parchment-lined tray, spacing them slightly apart.
  3. Chill the Coconut Balls: Refrigerate the shaped coconut balls for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow them to firm up, making them easier to coat later.
  4. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips by microwaving in short bursts, stirring between intervals, or melt them gently over a double boiler to avoid burning.
  5. Coat the Coconut Balls in Chocolate: Dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coating. Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined tray.
  6. Chill Again to Set the Chocolate: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered coconut balls for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour until the chocolate is fully set and no longer sticky to the touch.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Optionally decorate with additional shredded coconut, chocolate drizzle, or other toppings. Serve chilled and enjoy the tropical, creamy treat.

Notes

  • You can substitute dairy-free cream cheese and butter to make the recipe dairy-free.
  • Skip the chocolate coating if you prefer, rolling the balls in extra shredded coconut or crushed nuts instead.
  • Alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit can replace powdered sugar, but texture may vary.
  • The coconut balls should be firm after chilling and the chocolate coating fully set.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • These can be made 1-2 days ahead of serving, perfect for parties or gifts.
  • Feel free to add fillings like chopped dried fruits, additional chocolate chips, or peanut butter for variety.
  • Top with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or sea salt for enhanced flavor and presentation.

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