Coconut Balls
This Coconut Balls recipe gives us coconutty caramel truffles that include crushed biscuits for a candy that has you reaching for a second.
Servings 26
Calories 218kcal
Ingredients
- 2 x 397 gram cans / 2 ⅓ cups sweetened condensed milk
- 113 grams / 4 ounces butter
- 190 grams / 2 cups desiccated coconut
- 210 grams / 15 Galletas Maria biscuits , crushed
Instructions
- Place the condensed milk, butter and 150 grams / 1 ½ cups of the coconut into a saucepan on medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the butter has melted and the temperature has reached 100C/212F mixture has thickened and is no longer sticking to the edges of the saucepan.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl so as to ensure it doesn’t keep cooking.
- Toss in the crushed biscuits and stir until fully combined.
- Place in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Remove and roll into balls.
- Place the remaining desiccated coconut into a small shallow bowl or plate and roll a coconut ball through to coat fully.
- Set aside and continue until all your coconut balls are coated.
- Place into the fridge for 1 hour.
- Remove and serve alongside a cup of your favorite hot beverage.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Biscuits: These biscuits are made with wheat flour and are similar to digestives or graham crackers which work perfectly as substitutes in equal measure.
- Desiccated coconut: Desiccated is easiest to source in many places and makes nicer coconut balls, though you could substitute with shredded coconut.
- Candy thermometer: A candy thermometer helps you achieve the right temperature for your coconut balls to firm up.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal