Description
Coconut Dome with Chocolate is a delicious sweet treat that combines the tropical flavor of coconut with a rich chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1⁄2 cup coconut milk
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1⁄2 cup almond flour
- 1⁄4 cup coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut and coconut milk. Stir until the coconut is fully hydrated.
- Add the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by breaking the dark chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then add the water and stir until combined.
- Pour the melted butter and water over the dark chocolate. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the sea salt to the melted chocolate and mix thoroughly.
- Remove the chilled coconut mixture and stir in the almond flour.
- Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan, then pour into the coconut mixture and stir to combine.
- Shape the coconut mixture into small dome-like shapes.
- Dip each coconut dome into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Place the chocolate-coated domes on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Allow to set at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate to firm up for at least 30 minutes.
- Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted for a smooth coating.
- These treats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a more intense coconut flavor, consider adding a pinch of coconut extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg