Citrus coconut balls
These little balls are a fantastic standby for an after-dinner sweet treat, and great to have on hand for unexpected guests.
- 15 mins preparation
- Makes 30
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried fruit such as currants, sultanas or raisins
- zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 cake, can be stale
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- 2 heaped tbsp of marmalade
- coconut to coat
Method
- 1Gently simmer the fruit in the orange juice for about 5 minutes.
- 2In a large bowl, crumble the cake and add all of the other ingredients. Mix well and roll into smallish balls.
- 3Toss them in a bowl of coconut to coat.
- 4Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until required.
Notes
• Try making these with a plain vanilla cake and coat in cocoa or raspberry powder. • Any cake will do; perhaps you have leftover cake or muffins going to waste? Just adjust the ingredients to suit. • If you wish, add a dash of liquor such as Grand Marnier, brandy or rum, but do consider if children will be eating these.
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