Chocolate Coconut Candy Recipe

These white and dark chocolate covered coconut balls, filled with a raspberry surprise, are the perfect spring treat or addition to any Easter basket.
By: Chrissy Barua
chocolate coconut candy for easter

Chocolate Coconut Easter Candy

This chocolate coconut Easter candy is a delicious addition to any basket. It's easy to make but packed with flavor, making it a perfect treat for any Easter celebration.

From: Chrissy Barua

Photo by: Picasa

Picasa

Yield: 25 pieces

Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 (1.3 ounce) bag freeze-dried raspberries
1 (14-ounce) bag sweetened coconut flakes
6 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
6 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, process the freeze-dried raspberries into a powder. Set aside 3 tablespoons, and store the remainder in an airtight container for another use.
2. In a large bowl, add the sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, coconut flakes, vanilla and almond extract and reserved raspberries. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
3. Using a small ice cream scoop or a heaping tablespoon, drop filling onto a lined baking sheet. With wet hands, form each mound into a smooth, tight ball. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least one hour.
4. On the top of a double boiler atop simmering (not boiling water), melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Pour into a shallow bowl. Use a toothpick to dip half of the coconut balls one at a time into the chocolate to coat completely. Let the excess chocolate drip off, and let dry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Repeat step four with the white chocolate and remaining coconut balls.
6. To garnish, drizzle the opposite chocolate onto tops of each ball.

Note: If freeze-dried raspberries are not available, use 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam, and reduce the amount of sweetened condensed milk to 1/3 cup.

Recipe courtesy of Chrissy Barua

Next Up

Lemon Pots de Creme Dessert Recipe

The naturally sunny color and bright, citrusy flavor of these custards are reminiscent of spring. They're wonderful served with homemade creme-filled chocolates for Easter.

Pink Snowball Cake Recipe

This cake is sure to be the center of attention at any spring or Easter gathering. Bake a dome-shaped chocolate cake, fill with marshmallow creme, frost with pastel pink icing and top with toasted coconut.

Printable Easter Cupcake Toppers

Decorate your sweets for Easter with these fun, festive and colorful toppers that can be made in a snap.

How to Make a Duct Tape Easter Basket

Make an adorable Easter basket using decorative duct tape and our free printable basket template.

How to Make a Paper Flower Easter Basket

Make a 3D flower Easter basket using paper and our free printable patterns.

DIY Easter Games for the Whole Family

Hunting for eggs isn't the only Easter activity. This year, keep the candy coming and the games going with some clever ideas for celebrating the season.

Bird's Nest Spring Wreath

Give your front door a cheery spring makeover with this easy-to-craft wreath that features a DIY bird's nest complete with hand-painted robin's eggs.

Pink Snowball Cakelettes Recipe

These cakelettes are reminiscent of a favorite childhood treat but in miniature form. You can eat them right away, but they're more flavorful and moist the next day.

Speckled Egg Petit Fours Recipe

These colorful speckled egg cakes make a cute addition to Easter baskets or spring dessert buffet tables.

How to Make Royal Icing Nests

These little nests will beautifully display candy Easter eggs and other small treats. They solidify to a hard candy finish to create a delicate, porcelain-like look.

More from:

Easter

Go Shopping

Get product recommendations from HGTV editors, plus can’t-miss sales and deals.

On TV

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss HGTV in your favorite social media feeds.