Description
Delightfully sweet and creamy Pink Creamy Coconut Hearts made with shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and coated in luscious white chocolate. Perfectly suited for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, these no-bake heart-shaped treats offer an irresistible combination of coconut flavor and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 drops red or pink food coloring
Coating
- 8 ounces white chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Garnish (optional)
- Sprinkles or dried coconut flakes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and red or pink food coloring until the mixture is uniformly pink and sticky, ensuring the color is well distributed.
- Prepare Pan and Chill: Line a small baking pan with parchment paper, then press the coconut mixture evenly into the pan, flattening the surface for uniform thickness. Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour or until firm enough to cut.
- Cut Heart Shapes: Once chilled and firm, remove the mixture from the pan and use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out individual hearts. Place these onto a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate along with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip Hearts in Chocolate: Dip each coconut heart into the melted white chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated hearts back onto the parchment-lined tray.
- Decorate and Set: If desired, sprinkle the dipped hearts with sprinkles or dried coconut flakes while the chocolate is still wet. Refrigerate the hearts again until the chocolate coating is fully set before serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor profile, you can substitute white chocolate with dark or milk chocolate.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- These coconut hearts make a perfect gift or festive sweet for Valentine’s Day and other special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
