Both worked well. I also did a batch using only raw honey and only used about 2 tsp. Like with any recipes, sweeten to your taste and liking. These would be great for Easter. Put them in a plastic egg or a cute little box to give to the kids in their Easter Baskets and be sure to make enough for the adults. Microwave 30 seconds, stir and repeat for 30 more seconds until chocolate is melted. Set aside. In a small bowl, blend remaining ingredients.
Force the coconut cream concentrate and coconut together. Sweeten to taste. Place 1 tsp. I used a small spoon and pressed down on the chocolate so that it would go up the side of the mold. Then measure out 1 heaping tsp. Place ball on top of chocolate in mold. Pour 1 tsp. Refrigerate minutes to harden but best if eaten at room temperature. Amount of peppermint extract will depend on how much you love peppermint. If using an ice cube tray, you will probably want to use twice the amount of chocolate and coconut cream mixture for each egg to make them easier to manage.
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These look awesome. I have a question- you said you chose to use one of those bars so you could leave them out at room temperature… how did you tempur them? Did you use the microwave method? I hear that can keep the chocolate tempured. I have tried every other method with very little success. Please advise..
Hey Rachel. I microwaved for 30 seconds, stirred, and then for another 30 seconds. I have done this in a double boiler and the key is not metlting all of the chocolate, just part of it, removing it from the heat and stirring. Really, as long as the chocolate gets melted, it will be fine. After making the eggs, I refrigerated them to harden and left some over night. Before eating, be sure to let them sit at room temperature for a few hours just so the chocolate softens a bit and the coconut center is not hard.
I hope this helps and let me know what you think! I am just needing further info with the coconut concentrate. How different is it to unrefined, extra virgin, organic coconut oil nutiva brand??
Coconut butter, cream or concentrate is the flesh of the coconut, blended. I tried using coconut oil instead of cream and the texture was oily, not creamy. I know that some people will eat coconut oil by the spoon fulls but I do not. If you want to surprise your friends and family this year, make a batch and just see what happens! I bet there will be no complaints among coconut lovers. Note: many copycat homemade Mounds recipes use sweetened condensed milk which I think makes these cloyingly sweet.
I feel this recipe is the easiest to make and the best tasting. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Next, form into small logs or balls, and place on a wax paper lined tray. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in a bowl in the microwave at the defrost setting, or over double boiler. When melted, using a fork or dipping tool , begin to dip each coconut shape into the chocolate. Once completely coated, place back onto the wax paper lined tray, and if desired, sprinkle the top with a little coconut.
Repeat with the rest of the candies and store in an airtight tin. Keep the homemade Mounds refrigerated, but remove at least one hour prior to serving. Please leave a review by clicking on the 5 stars above, in the purple header a form will appear or tag me on Instagram!
These were delicious! Mark and I love coconut, although so many people hate it — more for us, I say. Do you find it hard to find unsweetened coconut? That is one of the hardest things to source here, although I have not yet tried Whole Foods. I get way too many weird followers…. Or the link in my post to Amazon : Enjoy, David!
You are so right, Christina — far better off making your own at home and you know what goes into it: great ingredients! Great recipe and super idea for giving as Christmas gifts. Your email address will not be published. Continue to Content. Instructions Cream the butter and sugar, then add the coconut and vanilla, and mix until well incorporated. Form into small logs or balls, and place on a wax paper lined tray. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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