Description
This Coconut Balls Recipe With Rosewater Pistachio Dust is an irresistible no-bake indulgence, featuring the fragrant aroma of rosewater and sweet coconut in delightful bite-sized packages. It is a quick and easy dessert idea perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure rosewater
- 0.5 cup shelled pistachios
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine Wet & Dry: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine 2 cups of shredded coconut with 1 can of sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is cohesive and noticeably sticky. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure rosewater, ensuring it’s evenly distributed for that lovely fragrance.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for exactly 30 minutes. This chilling period is crucial; it firms up the mixture, making it much easier to roll into perfect, uniform coconut balls.
- Prepare the Dust: While the mixture chills, finely chop or process 0.5 cup of shelled pistachios with 0.25 cup of powdered sugar in a food processor. Continue until you have a vibrant green, powdery dust that smells wonderfully nutty.
- Roll Your Balls: Scoop small portions, about 1 tablespoon each, of the chilled coconut mixture. Roll each portion firmly between your palms until it forms a neat, smooth ball.
- Dust with Delight: Gently roll each newly formed coconut ball in the rosewater pistachio dust until it’s completely and beautifully coated on all sides.
- Serve & Store: Arrange your finished Coconut Balls on a serving platter. For the best taste and texture, chill them in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
Notes
If the mixture feels too dry during rolling, add 1-2 teaspoons more condensed milk gradually until pliable. For consistent sizing, use a small cookie scoop (about 1.5 inches) for portioning. For a less sweet version, use unsweetened shredded coconut. Sweetened condensed coconut milk is a dairy-free alternative. Store ingredients in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 205 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg