Description
Delightful Almond Joy Coconut Bites blend classic chocolate, coconut, and almond flavors into irresistible treats. Sweet morsels offer nostalgic comfort while satisfying dessert cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (255 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 cups (480 ml) sweetened shredded coconut
- 12–15 whole almonds
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a cohesive, slightly sticky consistency.
- Shaping and Almond Placement: Craft uniform bite-sized spheres or oval shapes, gently pressing a whole almond into the center of each coconut formation while maintaining its structural integrity.
- Initial Chilling: Position the almond-topped coconut bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then freeze for 25 minutes to stabilize and firm up the delicate morsels.
- Chocolate Enrobing: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using either microwave or double boiler method, stirring consistently to create a smooth, glossy coating. Completely immerse each chilled coconut bite in the molten chocolate, using a fork or dipping tool to ensure full coverage.
- Setting and Storage: Tap off excess chocolate and return the coated bites to the parchment-lined surface. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets completely. Transfer the finished coconut bites to an airtight container, storing in the refrigerator and consuming within one week to preserve optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Coconut Moisture Management: Ensure shredded coconut isn’t too dry or wet; adjust condensed milk quantity for perfect binding consistency.
- Uniform Shaping Technique: Use slightly damp hands when rolling to prevent mixture from sticking and create smooth, consistent bite-sized shapes.
- Chocolate Coating Pro Tip: Maintain chocolate temperature around 90°F for smooth, glossy finish without streaks or bloom.
- Storage and Serving Hack: Let bites sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving to soften chocolate coating and enhance flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg