Description
Coconut Cluster Delight is a simple, no-bake dessert combining sweetened shredded coconut with rich white chocolate and optional nuts for added crunch, finished with a hint of sea salt. Perfect as a quick holiday treat or an easy everyday snack, these clusters are bite-sized, tropical-inspired bites with a creamy, chewy texture and delightful sweetness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds, macadamia nuts, or cashews
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the shredded coconut, coconut extract if using, and chopped nuts until everything is evenly coated in melted chocolate.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized clusters onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on each cluster if desired to enhance flavor contrast.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes or until the clusters are set and firm.
- Store: Transfer clusters to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week for best freshness.
Notes
- Substitute white chocolate with dark or milk chocolate for different flavor profiles.
- Add dried cranberries, pineapple, or mango pieces for a tropical twist.
- Make bite-sized clusters to serve as party trays or holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
