COCONUT CHOCOLATE
Coconut Chocolate - tastes like Bounty Chocolate but its homemade. Easy to make and makes a delightful gift for any occasion. Or prepare it for festivals to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
FOR THE FILLING:
- ½ cup milk powder
- 1¼ cup desiccated coconut
- ½ tsp vanilla extract or peppermint essence
- ⅓ cup icing sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
FOR THE COATING:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- ½ cup drinking chocolate
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup milk powder
- 2 to 3 tbsp fresh milk
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- some butter for greasing
Instructions
PREPARE THE FILLING:
- Sieve the milk powder and icing sugar into a big bowl.
- Add the desiccated coconut and mix well.
- Add essence to the milk and mix. Add to the coconut mixture and form a dough.
- Take about ½ tsp of the filling and roll into a ball.
PREPARE THE COATING:
- Sieve the icing sugar, milk powder,cocoa powder and drinking chocolate into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and milk and form into a dough.
PREPARE THE CHOCOLATE:
- Divide the dough into parts according to the number of coconut balls you have made.
- Grease your hands a bit and press one part of the filling dough into a small circle.
- Place the coconut ball on top of the coating mixture.
- Cover the coconut ball completely with the coating.
- Roll gently to make a smooth ball.
- Place on a greased tray.
- Repeat with the remaining filling and coating.
- Put in the fridge if you stay in a hot and humid place.
Notes
Add essence or extract of your choice.
Add more milk to the coating if the dough cracks while rolling.
The chocolate keeps well for a month in the fridge.
When I made these in US I noticed that the coconut was a bit dry. I added some more milk and allowed the filling to rest for a while.
Add more milk to the coating if the dough cracks while rolling.
The chocolate keeps well for a month in the fridge.
When I made these in US I noticed that the coconut was a bit dry. I added some more milk and allowed the filling to rest for a while.