Dessert Recipes

Coconut Custard Balls

These buttery coconut custard balls are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with coconut flakes, milk powder, and butter, they are easy to prepare and perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gifting, or a sweet snack.

Total
1 Hour
Coconut Custard Balls finished dish
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Dessert Recipes
Method
Baking
Total Time
1 Hour
Difficulty
Easy
Main Ingredient
Coconut Flakes

About This Recipe

These buttery coconut custard balls are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with coconut flakes, milk powder, and butter, they are easy to prepare and perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gifting, or a sweet snack.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
  • Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
  • Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
  • Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
  • Gives the dish a clear sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Coconut Flakes
  • 30 g Unsalted Butter
  • 30 g Granulated Sugar
  • 25 g Milk Powder
  • 50 g Egg
  • 35 g Cake Flour

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.

Coconut Flakes

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Unsalted Butter

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Granulated Sugar

A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.

Milk Powder

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Gather and measure all the ingredients.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 1: Gather and measure all the ingredients.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the butter into small pieces and allow it to soften at room temperature.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 2: Cut the butter into small pieces and allow it to soften at room temperature.

  3. Step 3

    Beat the softened butter until light and creamy.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 3: Beat the softened butter until light and creamy.

  4. Step 4

    Add the beaten egg in two additions, mixing well after each addition.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 4: Add the beaten egg in two additions, mixing well after each addition.

  5. Step 5

    Add the sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 5: Add the sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

  6. Step 6

    Mix in the milk powder until evenly combined.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 6: Mix in the milk powder until evenly combined.

  7. Step 7

    Fold in the cake flour and coconut flakes until a soft dough forms with no dry ingredients remaining.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 7: Fold in the cake flour and coconut flakes until a soft dough forms with no dry i

  8. Step 8

    Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 8: Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

  9. Step 9

    Divide the chilled dough into 30 equal portions, about 9 g each.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 9: Divide the chilled dough into 30 equal portions, about 9 g each.

  10. Step 10

    Roll each portion into a smooth ball and arrange on a lined baking sheet.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 10: Roll each portion into a smooth ball and arrange on a lined baking sheet.

  11. Step 11

    Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for 18 minutes, or until lightly golden.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 11: Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for 18 minutes, or until lightly golde

  12. Step 12

    Allow the coconut balls to cool slightly before serving.

    Coconut Custard Balls step 12: Allow the coconut balls to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Tips

  • Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing and a smoother dough. Chilling the dough helps the coconut balls hold their shape during baking. Baking times may vary depending on your oven, so watch for a light golden color around the edges.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
  • Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
  • Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

Recipe Card

These buttery coconut custard balls are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with coconut flakes, milk powder, and butter, they are easy to prepare and perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gifting, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Coconut Flakes
  • 30 g Unsalted Butter
  • 30 g Granulated Sugar
  • 25 g Milk Powder
  • 50 g Egg
  • 35 g Cake Flour

Method

  1. Gather and measure all the ingredients.
  2. Cut the butter into small pieces and allow it to soften at room temperature.
  3. Beat the softened butter until light and creamy.
  4. Add the beaten egg in two additions, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Add the sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
  6. Mix in the milk powder until evenly combined.
  7. Fold in the cake flour and coconut flakes until a soft dough forms with no dry ingredients remaining.
  8. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
  9. Divide the chilled dough into 30 equal portions, about 9 g each.
  10. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for 18 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  12. Allow the coconut balls to cool slightly before serving.

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