Small no-bake coconut chocolate biscuits

Ingredients

• 200 g Milk chocolate (Caramellia de Valrona or equivalent)
• 200 g Heavy cream (Divided into two equal parts)
• 150 g Breton biscuits (To be reduced to powder)
• 150 g Grated coconut (Divided into two parts, one for the dough, one for coating)
• 100 g Mascarpone
• 20 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 50 g Chocolate‑hazelnut spread
• 5 ml Coconut extract (Can be replaced by vanilla extract)
• 10 g Praline (For decoration)

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

   Pour the milk chocolate into the microwave‑safe bowl and heat in 30‑second intervals, stirring each time until fully melted.

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2. Bring the cream to a boil

   In a saucepan, pour 100 g of cream and bring to a gentle boil.

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   Temperature: 100°C

3. Mix chocolate and hot cream

   Immediately pour the boiling cream over the melted chocolate in three additions, mixing with a spatula from the center outward between each addition until a homogeneous cream is obtained.

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4. Incorporate the cold cream

   Add the remaining 100 g of cold cream in two portions, always mixing between additions to obtain a very smooth ganache.

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5. Cool the ganache

   Cover the ganache with cling film in direct contact and place in the refrigerator for about 4 hours until well chilled.

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6. Reduce the biscuits to powder

   Place the Breton biscuits in the blender bowl and blend until a fine powder is obtained.

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7. Prepare the biscuit dough

   Add to the biscuit powder the grated coconut, mascarpone, cocoa powder, spread, and coconut extract (or vanilla). Blend until a homogeneous dough is obtained.

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8. Form the balls

   Weigh portions of 27 g each, roll between the palms to form balls, then immediately coat them in the remaining grated coconut.

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9. Create a center indentation

   Place the balls on a serving plate and, using a parisian spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each ball.

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10. Whip the ganache

    Remove the ganache from the refrigerator and whisk with an electric mixer until a fluffy and slightly firm consistency is achieved, without it becoming grainy.

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11. Fill the balls

    Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip with the whipped ganache and pipe a rosette into each previously made indentation.

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12. Decorate

    Lightly sprinkle each ganache rosette with crushed praline.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

304

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

2 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Milk chocolate: Quality milk chocolate
• Instead of Heavy cream: Fresh cream
• Instead of Breton biscuits: Digestive‑type biscuits
• Instead of Grated coconut: Coconut flakes
• Instead of Mascarpone: 30% fat fresh cheese
• Instead of Unsweetened cocoa powder: Cocoa powder
• Instead of Chocolate‑hazelnut spread: Nutella, Almond spread
• Instead of Coconut extract: Vanilla extract
• Instead of Praline: Crushed roasted almonds

Equipment Needed

• Microwave‑safe bowl
• Saucepan
• Silicone whisk or spatula
• Immersion blender or stand mixer
• Kitchen scale
• Parisian spoon
• Electric mixer
• Pastry bag with star tip
• Cling film
• Serving plate

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Melt the chocolate without burning it
• Incorporate the hot cream into the chocolate in several additions
• Cool the ganache for at least 4 hours before whipping
• Whip the ganache without over‑beating
• Form uniformly sized balls and coat them immediately

Chef Tips from the Video

• Use high‑quality chocolate (at least 30 % cocoa) for a glossy ganache.
• Allow the ganache to cool completely before whipping, otherwise it will remain liquid.
• For a more exotic flavor, replace the coconut extract with white rum.

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days.

Freezer: Not recommended; the ganache texture may deteriorate.

Room temperature: Consume within 2 hours after removal from the refrigerator.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Prepare the ganache the day before and keep it refrigerated.
• Form the balls and coat them with coconut the day before; keep them chilled before filling.
• Fill the balls just before serving for a fresh appearance.