Chocolate Coconut Balls
A five-minute no-bake sweet.
These chocolate coconut balls are a small no-bake treat where biscuit crumbs are kneaded with clotted cream, cocoa, and chocolate hazelnut spread. Rolled into balls and coated in coconut, they are crisp outside and soft within. Quick little bites for hosting or a sweet craving.
How to Prepare
Put the ground biscuits, coconut, cocoa, cream and chocolate spread in a bowl.
Knead everything together until you have a smooth, mouldable dough.
Roll the mixture into small balls.
Coat each ball in desiccated coconut.
Decorate with a little chocolate spread and chill before serving.
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Chill the mixture for 15 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.
Ingredient Swaps
Swap the clotted cream for cream cheese or sweetened condensed milk to bind.
No chocolate hazelnut spread? Use peanut butter with a pinch of cocoa.
Coat them in cocoa or crushed nuts instead of coconut.
Common Questions
Why is the dough not holding together?
Add more ground biscuits gradually until it becomes moldable.
How do I shape even balls?
Use a teaspoon to portion the mixture, then roll between clean hands.
Do they need chilling?
Yes, chilling firms up the texture and makes them easier to serve.
How long do they keep?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.
How can I vary the flavor?
Add chopped nuts or orange zest to the dough.
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