Cherry Chocolate Coconut (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Mix
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1 and 1/2 cups (150 grams) of crushed graham crackers or Digestive biscuits
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3/4 cup (120 grams) candied cherries, chopped
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1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded dried coconut, plus extra for coating
→ Chocolate Layers
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1 cup (150 grams) of dark or bittersweet chocolate chunks
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2/3 cup (100 grams) milk chocolate broken into pieces
→ Liquid Binder
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1 cup (250 ml) of sweetened condensed milk
# Instructions:
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Use a rolling pin or food processor to crush cookies into tiny pieces. Once smooth, move the crumbs to a big mixing bowl and stir in the coconut flakes.
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Chop both the milk chocolate and candied cherries into small bits. Stir these into your crumb-coconut mix until they’re evenly spread.
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Carefully heat the dark chocolate in short bursts in the microwave until melted. Mix it with the condensed milk until it looks silky smooth.
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Pour the chocolate-condensed milk blend over your prepared dry mixture. Stir quickly to combine everything before it sets. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about half an hour.
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Scoop out a teaspoon of the chilled mix, roll it into a ball, and roll it again in the extra dried coconut to coat. Keep in the fridge and enjoy for up to five days.
# Notes:
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These rich little bites have cherries, coconut, and loads of creamy chocolate for a snack you’ll love.
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Swap out the graham crackers for your favorite plain cookie to switch things up.