Description
Swedish Chocolate Ball Deluxe, also known as Delicato balls, are rich and fudgy no-bake treats combining oats, coffee, coconut oil, butter, and dark chocolate. Coated in melted chocolate and desiccated coconut, these delicious snacks are perfect for a quick sweet fix or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 160 g Quick Oats (5.6 oz)
- 90 g Icing sugar (3.1 oz)
- 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
- Desiccated coconut (unsweetened) – quantity as needed for coating
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Coffee brewed or espresso
- 50 g Butter (1.8 oz), soft at room temperature
- 100 g Coconut oil (3.5 oz), room temperature but not melted
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 150 g Dark chocolate (5.3 oz) for melting and dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Oat-Coffee Mixture: Blend the quick oats in a food processor or blender until they become a fine powder. Pour brewed coffee or espresso over the oat powder (coffee can be hot or room temperature) and blend again until mixed well.
- Whisk Oils and Sugar: Using an electric hand mixer, whisk together the coconut oil, butter, and icing sugar until the mixture is white, creamy, and fluffy.
- Add Oat Mixture and Vanilla: Quickly whisk in the oat and coffee mixture along with the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Incorporate Cocoa Powder: Add the cocoa powder to the mixture and stir well until it is thoroughly incorporated, creating a chocolatey dough.
- Pipe Chocolate Balls: Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and pipe small round balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat. Place the tray into the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: Finely chop the dark chocolate and melt it gently in a bain-marie (double boiler) until smooth and glossy, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare Coconut Coating: Pour desiccated coconut into a bowl and set aside. This will be used for rolling the chocolate balls.
- Dip and Roll Balls: Remove the chilled chocolate balls from the freezer. Wearing disposable gloves, dip each ball into the melted chocolate so it is lightly coated but not drowning in chocolate. Immediately roll the chocolate-coated ball in the desiccated coconut, using a spoon or your hands to turn it and ensure even coverage.
- Store and Serve: Place the coated Delicato balls into an airtight container and refrigerate. Before serving, allow them to sit at room temperature for a short while to soften slightly for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Espresso is preferred for a more intense coffee flavor but regular brewed coffee works well too.
- Do not melt the coconut oil; it should be soft but solid to create the desired texture in the balls.
- Use disposable gloves when coating the balls in chocolate to keep hands clean and avoid melting the chocolate from warmth.
- Keep the Delicato balls refrigerated and consume within 5-7 days for optimal freshness.
- These balls are no-bake and require freezing and refrigeration steps to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Swedish
Keywords: Swedish chocolate balls, Delicato balls, no-bake chocolate dessert, coffee chocolate balls, coconut chocolate treats
