Christmas Cream-Filled Coconut Chocolate Balls

🥥Christmas Cream-Filled Coconut Chocolate Balls

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 1 cup (240 g) cream cheese OR condensed milk (choose your preference)

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 cup desiccated coconut

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the outer layer:

• 1½ cups crushed biscuits (tea biscuits or graham crackers)

• 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder

• 4–5 tbsp milk (just enough to form a dough)

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 2–3 tbsp sugar (optional, to taste)

For rolling:

• 1 cup desiccated coconut

🥣 Instructions

1. Make the creamy filling

1. Mix cream cheese (or condensed milk), butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 cup desiccated coconut.

2. Stir until a smooth, thick mixture forms.

3. Refrigerate 20–30 minutes until firm enough to shape.

4. Shape into small balls and freeze for 10–15 minutes.

2. Make the chocolate outer layer

1. In a bowl, mix crushed biscuits, cocoa powder, melted butter, and milk.

2. Knead until it becomes a soft dough that can hold shape.

3. Assemble

1. Take a small amount of chocolate dough and flatten in your palm.

2. Place a frozen cream ball in the center.

3. Wrap and roll into a smooth ball.

4. Coat

1. Roll each ball in desiccated coconut until fully coated.

5. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes before serving.

🍫 Tips

• For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or a whole almond inside the filling.

• Use dark cocoa for richer color and taste.

• If the outer dough cracks, add a few more drops of milk.