These No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls are creamy, lightly sweet, and super easy—no oven, no stress.
🥥 No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls (Detailed Recipe)
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15–20 minutes
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Chill: 30 minutes
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Total: ~45–50 minutes
🍽 Yield
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About 18–22 balls, depending on size
🧾 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
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2 cups shredded coconut
(unsweetened is best; use sweetened if you like it sweeter) -
½ cup coconut cream
(thick part from canned coconut milk — don’t shake the can) -
¼ cup powdered sugar
(adjust to taste) -
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for extra sweetness)
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¼ teaspoon cardamom or cinnamon
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1 tablespoon almond flour (if mixture feels too soft)
Optional Coatings
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Extra shredded coconut
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Melted dark or milk chocolate
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Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Coconut Cream
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Refrigerate a can of coconut milk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Open it carefully and scoop out the solid cream on top.
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Measure ½ cup.
2️⃣ Mix the Base
In a medium mixing bowl, combine:
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Coconut cream
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Melted coconut oil
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Powdered sugar
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Vanilla extract
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Salt
Whisk or mix until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Add Coconut
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Add the shredded coconut gradually.
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Stir with a spoon or spatula until the mixture becomes thick and moldable.
👉 If it feels:
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Too sticky → add more shredded coconut or almond flour
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Too dry → add 1–2 teaspoons coconut cream
4️⃣ Shape the Balls
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Lightly grease your hands with coconut oil.
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture.
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Roll into smooth balls.
5️⃣ Coat (Optional but Fun!)
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Roll balls in shredded coconut or
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Dip halfway or fully into melted chocolate
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Sprinkle chopped nuts on top before chocolate sets
6️⃣ Chill
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Place balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
❄️ Storage
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Refrigerator: Up to 7 days in an airtight container
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Freezer: Up to 2 months (thaw 5–10 minutes before eating)
🌟 Tips for Best Results
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Use fine shredded coconut for smoother texture
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Taste before rolling—adjust sweetness if needed
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For extra creaminess, blend half the coconut in a food processor
If you want a vegan, keto, or chocolate-only version, or want this adapted for festive sweets, just say the word 🥰