Whipped Coconut Hearts with Toasted Praline
JojoM
Light coconut ganache spheres filled with toasted coconut–almond praline and rolled in snowy shredded coconut—an elegant, creamy bite-size dessert.
Light, Creamy Coconut Hearts with a Hidden Crunch 🥥✨
These Whipped Coconut Hearts with Toasted Praline are the kind of dessert that look delicate and refined, yet deliver bold coconut flavour in every bite. With a fluffy coconut ganache core, a layer of toasted coconut–almond praline and a final snowy coating, each sphere feels like a luxurious bite-size truffle—creamy, nutty and beautifully aromatic.
A Coconut Lover’s Dream Dessert 🌴
This recipe brings together three essential coconut textures:
- Silky whipped coconut ganache for a cloud-light interior
- Deeply toasted coconut–almond praline for warmth and crunch
- A soft snowy coconut coating that makes each heart look elegant and artisanal
It’s a stunning no-bake style confection that’s perfect for gifting, celebrations or plated desserts.
Building the Whipped Coconut Ganache 💛
The base of this dessert is a lightly whipped coconut ganache made with white chocolate, coconut purée and plenty of cream. Hydrated gelatin ensures stability, while an immersion blender creates that perfectly smooth, glossy finish. After a quick chill, it becomes just firm enough to mold into tiny half-domes that freeze beautifully.
Toasted Coconut–Almond Praline for Depth & Crunch 🌰🔥
The praline layer adds contrast with its golden, nutty sweetness. Toasting both the shredded coconut and almonds intensifies their flavour, while a dry caramel brings a subtle bitterness that keeps everything balanced—not overly sweet. A quick blitz in the food processor transforms the cooled caramelised mix into a fragrant praline paste that packs serious coconut character.
Assembling Those Perfect Little Hearts ❤️
Once the ganache domes are frozen, they nestle into a slightly larger mold filled with praline. Pressed together, frozen again and unmolded, they’re ready for the final flourish: a generous roll in dried shredded coconut. This coating not only looks beautiful but adds softness and aroma, enhancing the experience the moment you take a bite.
Serving & Storage Tips 🧊
These coconut hearts are best enjoyed chilled or just slightly thawed so the ganache stays mousse-light while the praline stays crisp. They freeze well, making them perfect for entertaining or prepping ahead.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe ✨
- Refined, French-inspired presentation
- Light yet indulgent texture contrast
- Great make-ahead dessert
- Ideal for coconut lovers
- Perfect for parties, high-tea spreads or homemade edible gifts
Final Thoughts
Whether you serve them at a dinner party or bring them as a thoughtful homemade treat, these coconut hearts deliver elegance with minimal fuss. They’re creamy, toasty, aromatic and irresistible—proof that simple flavours can shine brilliantly when prepared with care.
Enjoy shaping and sharing these little coconut jewels! 🥥💖
Whipped Coconut Hearts with Toasted Praline
JojoMLight coconut ganache spheres filled with toasted coconut–almond praline and rolled in snowy shredded coconut—an elegant, creamy bite-size dessert.
Chef's Tips
Chill the praline slightly before molding so it firms up without becoming too hard.
Blend the ganache thoroughly for a perfectly smooth texture.
Use high-quality white chocolate to prevent graininess.
Tools Used
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Ingredients
Whipped Coconut Ganache
Coconut Praline
Finishing
Instructions
Whipped Coconut Ganache
- 1
Soak the gelatin in cold water until softened.
- 2
Heat half the cream in a saucepan, then pour over melted white chocolate and drained gelatin.
- 3
Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- 4
Add coconut purée and remaining cream; blend again.
- 5
Chill until lightly thickened.
Coconut Praline
- 1
Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).
- 2
Toast shredded coconut for 15 minutes; repeat with almonds.
- 3
Make a light dry caramel with the sugar at 170°C (340°F) and pour over the toasted mixture.
- 4
Add fleur de sel; pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
Assembly & Coating
- 1
Fill 3.5-cm half-dome molds with coconut ganache; freeze 1 hour.
- 2
Fill 4.5-cm molds with coconut praline and press frozen ganache hemispheres into the center.
- 3
Cover with more praline and freeze 1 hour.
- 4
Unmold and roll the spheres in shredded coconut.
Comments & Reviews
Anya
5/2/2025
A bit of work but absolutely worth it. The texture contrast is amazing.
Marc
4/12/2025
The toasted coconut praline is incredible. I doubled the batch!
Lara
4/1/2025
Made these for a dinner party and they disappeared instantly. So creamy and not overly sweet!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 coconut heart
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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