Igloo Bites — a cozy, bite-sized dessert (step-by-step)

Tiny snowy domes that look like little igloos and taste like a chewy coconut-vanilla cloud. These Igloo Bites are no-bake (mostly), easy for beginners, and great for parties, school snacks, or a fun weekend project. Recipe below makes about 24 igloo bites.

Ingredients (makes ~24)

• 3 cups (240 g) desiccated/sweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened (see vegan note)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional — only if you like them sweeter)
• 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate or white candy melts, for coating
• 2–3 oz (60–85 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate (for doorway detail)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil (optional — thins the white chocolate for dipping)
• Small pinch of fine sea salt

Vegan / dairy-free option: replace sweetened condensed milk with 1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk reduced on the stove until slightly thickened (or use commercial vegan condensed milk), and replace cream cheese with 4 oz (115 g) vegan cream cheese.

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
• Small cookie scoop or tablespoon
• Baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat
• Small saucepan (for double boiler) or microwave-safe bowl
• Fork or dipping tool
• Piping bag or small plastic bag (for chocolate detail)
• Silcone half-sphere mold (optional — makes perfect domes)
• Refrigerator / freezer

Prep steps (10 minutes)

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. If using a silicone half-sphere mold, set it out; if not, you’ll roll the mixture by hand.
3. Chop the dark chocolate finely and set aside for doorway piping.

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