Coconut Sweets
Indulge in the tropical delight of Coconut Sweets, a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with just a handful of ingredients — desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and aromatic cardamom powder — these no-fuss treats come together in under 15 minutes. Lightly toasted coconut is blended with creamy condensed milk and enhanced with a hint of warm spice, creating a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Add a pop of color with edible food coloring or a touch of crunch with a garnish of chopped nuts for a personalized touch. Whether you’re hosting a celebration or satisfying a sweet tooth, these beautifully shaped coconut balls are a crowd-pleasing hit. Ideal for festive occasions, parties, or an everyday indulgence, these bite-sized treats bring out the natural charm of coconut in every heavenly bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Desiccated coconut
- 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoons Ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons Edible food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Heat a non-stick pan on low flame and add 1 teaspoon of ghee.
Add the desiccated coconut to the pan and lightly toast it for 1-2 minutes until it becomes aromatic. Be careful not to brown it.
Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and mix well to combine with the toasted coconut.
Sprinkle in the cardamom powder and continue stirring the mixture on low flame for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan.
If you’re using edible food coloring, add it at this stage and stir until the color is evenly incorporated.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly until it is comfortable to handle.
Grease your hands with a little ghee and take small portions of the mixture to roll them into round balls or shape as desired.
Optionally, garnish each sweet with chopped nuts by pressing them gently on top.
Place the coconut sweets on a plate or tray and allow them to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
