Tropical Fruit & Nut Bliss Balls
Tropical Fruit & Nut Bliss Balls, a recipe that makes flavors and textures with every bite. This concoction brings together toasted cashews, shredded coconut, and dried apricots, currants, and dates. Yielding 2½ dozen blissful balls with an active preparation time of 25 minutes and a total time of 55 minutes, including chilling. Whether you're a seasoned chef, the process of toasting, mixing, and rolling these ingredients into enchanting balls.
- 1 cup Cashews
- 1½ cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut
- ½ cup Chopped Dried Apricots
- ½ cup Dried Currants
- ½ cup Finely Chopped Dried Dates
- ½ cup Crumbs from Graham Crackers
- ⅓ cup Honey
- Vegetable Oil Spray
- Awakening the Nuts and Coconut:
By preheating your oven to a 350°F. Spread the cashews on a baking sheet, allowing them to toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes. Once achieved, usher from the oven and give them a fine chop, pulsing in a food processor or by hand. Next, bestow the same care upon the coconut, toasting it, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Crafting the Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted cashews with a half cup of the toasted coconut and flavors of the dried apricots, currants, and dates, along with the Graham Cracker crumbs. Sprinkle in the honey, stirring with determination until mixed and the mixture holds together.
- Forming the Enchanting Balls:
Prepare for this next step by spraying your hands with a mist of vegetable oil spray. Spread the toasted coconut in a shallow bowl. Form the mixture into 1½-inch balls, and then roll each one in the coconut. Arrange on a baking sheet and let them rest in the cool for at least 30 minutes, allowing them.
- Variations:
- Flavors by mixing in any combination of dried fruits, adding layers of complexity.
- Feel free to explore the nutty spectrum, choosing any nut.
- For those seeking a gluten-free twist, replace the Graham Cracker crumbs with crushed gingersnaps, adding a spicy note.
