Description
These Coconut Domes with Chocolate Spread are delightful no-bake treats combining the tropical flavor of shredded coconut with a rich chocolate-hazelnut center. Perfect for parties or holiday trays, these bite-sized domes feature a creamy filling encased in a smooth chocolate coating, making an indulgent yet easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Filling and Coating
- 1/3 cup chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate ganache (for filling)
- 1 cup dark or milk chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the coconut mixture: In a medium bowl, mix shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky, suitable for shaping.
- Shape and chill domes: Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and press it into a silicone half-sphere mold or shape by hand into a dome. Create a shallow indentation in the center of each dome using your finger or a small spoon. Place the domes in the freezer for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Fill and seal: Remove the domes from the freezer and fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread. Cover the filling with a small amount of coconut mixture and gently press to seal into a full dome shape. Return the domes to the freezer for an additional 15–20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate coating: While domes chill, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the domes: Dip each chilled coconut dome into the melted chocolate using a fork or spoon, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated domes on a parchment-lined tray.
- Set and store: Refrigerate the coated domes until the chocolate hardens, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week before serving.
Notes
- Store coconut domes in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute the chocolate hazelnut spread with dairy-free chocolate ganache for the filling.
- Use silicone molds for consistent shapes, or shape by hand for a rustic look.
- These treats are perfect as bite-sized snacks for party platters or holiday dessert trays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
