This Chocolate Coconut Rough is made with just 3 ingredients, it comes together quickly and is a delicious nostalgic sweet treat!

Chocolate and coconut is a delicious combination and this Chocolate Coconut Rough is a perfect example!

Whether you’re looking for an after dinner sweet, a holiday Season treat or just a no bake recipe these will hit the spot.

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This simple recipe comes together easily by melting the chocolate and coconut oil together before stirring through the coconut. The little cookies are set on a tray in the fridge before enjoying.

You might know coconut rough from the Cadbury Coconut Rough flavour but these are even more delicious!

Why this is the BEST Coconut Rough Recipe

Recipe Variations

Coconut Rough Slice

Make coconut rough slice by pressing the mixture into a baking pan. When the slice has set, remove it from the fridge and use a sharp knife to slice it up into pieces.

Vegan Coconut Rough

Switch the dark chocolate for a dairy free chocolate to make this recipe vegan friendly.

Tips and Tricks

Melt the chocolate and coconut oil slowly so the chocolate doesn’t burn. If your chocolate seizes and starts to clump up you will need to start again.

Use two spoons for portioning out the coconut rough onto a baking sheet. It will stick together once the chocolate and coconut oil sets.

Store the chocolate cookies in fridge. If the its too hard to eat let it warm up to room temperature before eating.

Try adding peppermint or raspberry essence to the melted chocolate and coconut oil for a different flavour.

Coconut Rough Ingredients

Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for a full list of ingredients and quantities.

Chocolate – The stronger flavour or dark chocolate works best in this recipe but milk chocolate can also be used. To make this recipe sugar free use sugar free chocolate.

Coconut Oil – Coconut oil gives the chocolate a thinner consistency. Another type of plain oil can be substituted here.

Coconut – Desiccated coconut will give a thicker coconut rough. Try shredded coconut for a crunchy texture.

How to Make Coconut Rough

Break the chocolate up into small pieces and add a heatproof bowl with the coconut oil. Melt over a double boiler or in 20 second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between, until fully melted.

Add the desiccated coconut to the melted chocolate and coconut oil.

Fold the ingredients together until all the coconut is covered in the melted chocoalte mix.

Use a spoon to scoop out about a tablespoons worth of the coconut rough mixture and place onto a lined tray. Repeat until you have used up all of the mixture.

Place the coconut rough balls into the fridge to set for at least 1 hour.

FAQ

How to Store Coconut Rough?

Store the chocolate coconut rough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can be enjoyed cold from the fridge for a harder texture or let it come up to room temperature for a softer texture.

Can Coconut Rough be frozen?

Yes it definitely can. Place to into an airtight container and into the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy the coconut rough from frozen or let it defrost to room temperature for about 15 minutes.