Experience the flavors of the Pacific, within reach! Here is an unforgettable recipe that takes you to the heart of the Pacific Islands, where Coconut Balls with Apricot Jam are a legendary delight. In these soft and savory meringues, the taste of apricot jam marries the sweetness of coconut and the slight tanginess of raisins, creating an unparalleled culinary experience.

👥 Servings : 6 | ⭐ Rating : ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

🥘 Ingredients

3 egg whites
170g powdered sugar
1 tablespoon apricot jam
200g shredded coconut
3 tablespoons raisins, chopped
1 tablespoon chocolate vermicelli
Shredded coconut for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Chop the raisins into small pieces (about 3-4 mm).
Cut the raisins into small pieces about 3 to 4 mm in size.
In a deep saucepan, combine egg whites, powdered sugar, apricot jam, chopped raisins, shredded coconut and mix well. Cook over low heat while stirring with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens.
Place egg whites, powdered sugar, apricot jam, chopped raisins, and shredded coconut in a deep saucepan. Mix all ingredients until homogeneous. Cook over low heat, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and add chocolate vermicelli, mixing well.
When the preparation is sufficiently thick, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add then the chocolate vermicelli and mix until the coconut paste is homogeneous.
Pour the coconut paste into a dish and let cool.
Spread the preparation in a dish and let it cool completely before forming balls.
Form small balls of coconut paste, then roll them in shredded coconut.
Take small quantities of the preparation and form small balls about the size of a cherry. Roll them then in shredded coconut to ensure they are fully covered.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and arrange them evenly, on the baking sheet.
Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 8 minutes.
Bake the balls at 180°C for 8 minutes.
Transfer the balls to a serving dish.
Transfer the balls to a serving dish for serving.