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Baunti Coconut Balls

Easy-to-make coconut balls dipped in chocolate. A treat for coconut lovers, simple enough for a quick dessert.

Total time110 min
Prep40 min
Cook70 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyMedium
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DessertsInternationalVegetarianGluten freeEgg freeMediumLong cook

Recipe story

Baunti... balls of coconut, easy and delicious

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup powdered (icing) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons dessert cream
  • 100 g chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • For more great desserts, see this link: Raffaello Balls without condensed milk

Method

  1. Leave the butter in a bowl to soften at room temperature, then add the coconut and vanilla and mix
  2. Add the cream and powdered sugar and mix again
  3. Let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes
    Timers: 15 min
  4. Shape into balls and place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes
    Timers: 15 min
  5. Melt the chocolate and dip the coconut balls in it
  6. Drain them and place them on a plate until the chocolate sets
  7. Put the Baunti balls in the fridge until firm and well chilled before serving
  8. Umm Taha Al-Hamawi
  9. For more great desserts, see this link: Raffaello Balls without condensed milk
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