These 3 ingredient coconut balls or coconut truffles are made with super simple ingredients. Follow this no bake recipe for a perfect sweet treat for a special occasion or the holiday season. They’re super moist and soft thanks to some handy tips!
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These tasty treats are also known as coconut bounty balls, coconut bliss balls or homemade ferrero raffaello. They’re wonderful bite-sized treats of a creamy coconut center and an optional chocolate topping.
You only need sweet condensed milk, desiccated coconut and an optional topping for this easy recipe!
They make a delicious treat for the coconut lover and you can even customize the flavours. I’ve gone for rose in some which gives a pretty pink hue.
They are similar to the Indian Coconut Ladoos and Brazilian Coconut Balls (Beijinho de Coco) but are no cook and no bake versions.
Chocolate Coconut Balls Ingredients
Sweet condensed milk – or you can make your own at home.
Desiccated coconut or shredded coconut – if your shredded coconut is too long, you may want to grind it in a food processor.
Toppings for chocolate-covered coconut balls:
Melted chocolate – dark chocolate works best for contrast but you can use milk chocolate or white chocolate too. I used cooking chocolate, you could use semi-sweet chocolate chips
Alternatively, roll the coconut balls in cocoa powder or sprinkle over more toasted sweetened coconut flakes
Variations
Add a dash of rose syrup to add beautiful pink colour and floral flavour – perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galantine’s, baby showers or Mother’s day.
A dash of vanilla extract adds warmth to the tropical flavors.
Try almond extract to emulate flavours of ferrero raffaello.
To make ferrero raffaello, place a piece of blanched almond in the centre and leave off the chocolate coating.
Vegan Coconut Balls
In replacement of the sweetened condensed milk, use homemade coconut syrup (just 2 ingredients).
Alternatively, try maple syrup.
Dark chocolate tends to be vegan but it is worth checking the labelling.
How to make Coconut Truffles + Tips
In a large mixing bowl, add the sweet condensed milk. Add in the desiccated coconut and mix well. It helps to add the coconut a bit at a time in case your mixture thickens too fast. Add ay flavourings at this stage.
I divided the mixture and added rose syrup to one half. As the rose syrup has its own moisture, I had to sprinkle a bit more coconut to firm it up.
Allow to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. This allows time for the coconut to absorb the moisture from the condensed milk. The mixture will seem sticky at first, but it quickly dries out.
Use a small cookie scoop to divide the coconut mixture into equal portions.
Roll into balls – grease your palms with flavourless oil or coconut oil if you need.
You can roll the balls in dessicated coconut.
Or you can cover the coconut balls in chocolate.
To melt the chocolate, use the double boiler method or the microwave.
Snap the chocolate into smaller pieces and heat in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second bursts until the chocolate is smooth.
Using a fork, dip each ball into the chocolate, coat well then scrape off the excess chocolate on the side of the bowl.
Transfer onto parchment paper.
Storage
Store your delicious coconut balls in an airtight container and keep at room temperature. Ensure to keep them in a single layer to prevent them damaging.
Note that at room temperature, they will remain soft. In the fridge, they may firm up.
Other Coconut Recipes
Tapioca Pudding with Coconut Milk
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3 ingredient Coconut Balls
Ingredients
Coconut Balls
- 2 cups desiccated coconut plus extra
- 400 gram condensed milk
Chocolate and Coconut Balls
- 150 gram dark chocolate
- rose syrup optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the condensed milk and coconut.
- Allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Shape into equal sixed balls.
- Roll into coconut flakes or coat in melted chocolate.
Chocolate dipped Coconut Balls
- Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second bursts.
- Dip each ball in the chocolate, allow the excess to drain and place on parchment paper.
Rose Coconut Bliss Balls
- To the coconut mixture, add the rose syrup and allow to chill. You may find that you need a bit more desiccated coconut if the mixture becomes loose.
- Coat in chocolate or roll in coconut flakes or rose petals.
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Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator/plugin. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.
Jennifer
Monday 12th of February 2024
OMG, these are lovely! We are making a bunny cake with my kids this coming Easter and these coconut balls are the perfect addition! They will love making the little yummy balls with me. Thank you very much.
Jenny
Monday 12th of February 2024
These coconut balls look fantastic. My nieces will love making these beauties with me this Easter. Your recipe is easy and fuss-free. Three ingredients! Yay! Thank you for such a beautiful idea!
Moop Brown
Monday 12th of February 2024
This coconut balls look really tasty and I like how simple and easy to make they are with only 3 ingredients.
Molly Kumar
Sunday 11th of February 2024
This is so delicious and easy to make. Perfect for a surprise valentines treat😍
Leslie
Saturday 10th of February 2024
i love your idea of adding almond extract to this recipe! The flavor combination is perfect!!