No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls
These No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls are creamy, chocolate-dipped bites made with shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. A quick, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for holidays, parties, or last-minute treats—no oven required!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped nuts optional
- 8 oz white chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and optional nuts.
- Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate and return it to the tray.
- Refrigerate again for 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Dip fingers in warm water to prevent sticking while rolling.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- For dairy-free: use vegan condensed milk and dairy-free chocolate.