Mix the water, sugar and vanilla essence in a saucepan over a low heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Take the saucepan off the heat and add the coconut. Stir well.
Recipes
Romantic recipe: coconut and chocolate balls
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 220 g grated coconut
- 200 g sugar (or an alternative)
- 120 ml water
- 1 spoonful of vanilla essence
- A handful of ground almonds
To cover:
- 200 g dark chocolate to melt
- 25 g butter
Step by step
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Step 1
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Step 2
Leave the mixture to cool and then put it in the fridge for 2 hours. Then shape the mixture into balls. You’ll find the mixture won’t stick to your hands if you grease them with sunflower oil.
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Step 3
Melt the chocolate and butter using a bain-marie or microwave. Stir well. Spear the balls with a wooden skewer, coat them in chocolate, dip them in the ground almonds and arrange on baking paper.
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Step 4
Keep the balls cold until just before serving, so that the chocolate remains firm. Another option is to freeze them and then eat them like ice lollies.
