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Cherry Ripe Balls
A bite-sized treat that captures those magic Cherry Ripe flavours.
Prep Time
15 mins
Fridge time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 10 milk arrowroot biscuits (or any other plain, sweet biscuits) (85 grams)
- 250 grams desiccated coconut (3 cups)
- 395 gram tin condensed milk
- 200 grams red glace cherries halved
- 6 drops red colouring
- 180 grams milk chocolate
- 180 grams dark chocolate
- little extra coconut, colouring and glace cherries (for decorating)
Instructions
- Line slice tins (approx 27 x 17cm) with baking paper.
- Crush or process biscuits to a fine crumb texture.
- Combine biscuit crumbs, coconut, condensed milk, halved glace cherries and 5-6 drops of red food colouring in a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine. Mixture should turn pink and hold together well.
- Roll (about a tablespoon of) mixture into balls. Place onto trays and place into fridge to set a little while you melt the chocolate.
- Melt milk and dark chocolate in two separate bowls, using 20 second bursts in the microwave and stirring well between bursts until chocolate is smooth, glossy and runny.
- Decorate balls by dipping in melted chocolate, half dipping in melted chocolate or drizzling some chocolate over the balls. You can also layer the two different types of chocolate (for example, dip half in milk chocolate and drizzle with dark chocolate), and use coconut and cherries to decorate. You can also simply roll the balls in coconut.
- Place into fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
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Notes
- Serving:
- They're great chilled, straight from the fridge, or enjoy them at room temperature.
- Storing:
- Store Cherry Ripe Balls in an airtight container the fridge for up to one week.
- Freezing:
- Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bags.
- Nutrition:
- The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
47IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.