Coconut and condensed milk balls are easy and quick treats perfect to prepare in a few minutes, no baking and no eggs required. Soft, tasty, and fragrant, these coconut balls are ideal as a dessert after dinner, to serve with coffee, or as a last-minute sweet treat. With just three ingredients, you can create irresistible coconut and chocolate treats, customizable with unsweetened cocoa or melted chocolate for an even more delicious version. A no-bake recipe that wins everyone over — perfect for parties, buffets, and as a sweet idea for unexpected guests!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 13 balls
- Cooking methods: No bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1/3 cup condensed milk
- as needed dark chocolate
- as needed unsweetened cocoa powder
- as needed grated coconut
Tools
- Baking Cups
Steps
Start by preparing all the ingredients.
In a large bowl, pour the grated coconut and condensed milk. Mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until you have a homogeneous and sticky mixture.
With slightly damp hands to prevent the mixture from sticking, take small portions of dough and form round balls of the desired size. You can make balls about 1 inch in diameter.
They are already good as they are, but if you want to make them more indulgent, you can roll some in unsweetened cocoa, others in grated coconut, and others in melted chocolate (melt the dark chocolate in a water bath or in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring each time until it becomes completely smooth and liquid. Let it cool slightly and then gently dip each coconut ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it fully covers the surface. Use a fork to lift the balls and let the excess chocolate drain off).
Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring sufficient space between them to prevent sticking.
Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and let the balls cool for at least half an hour.
Once the balls are well chilled and the chocolate has solidified, they are ready to be enjoyed. Serve them on a dessert plate and enjoy this delicacy.
Now you’re ready to delight yourself and your guests with these coconut and condensed milk balls. Enjoy!
Tips, Storage
They disappear fast!!! I recommend doubling the amounts!!!
If any balls are left (but it’s hard to resist!), store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
With the amounts provided in the recipe, you should be able to make about 13 balls. You can adjust the size to your liking to achieve the desired number of balls.
