Let's chat before I tell you how to make these delicious Lamington Butter Snack Balls.
What is a lamington?
A lamington is a popular dessert cake, consisting of squares of sponge cake dipped in a layer of thin chocolate icing and then coated in desiccated coconut.
History of Lamingtons
Lamingtons are named after Lord Lamington, who served as Governor of Queensland, Australia from 1896 to 1901.
The exact origins of the lamington are debated.
However, it is believed lamington cakes were first created by Lord Lamington's chef to use the leftover sponge cake.
The chef dipped the cut squares of cake in chocolate icing and rolled it in coconut, creating the iconic dessert known today in New Zealand and Australia.
Over the years, lamingtons have become a quintessential Southern Hemisphere treat, enjoyed at cafes, parties, morning and afternoon tea gatherings, and bake sales. They are loved for their delicious combination of flavour and texture.
Many bakers over the years have adapted the original chocolate lamingtons to raspberry and even caramel flavours.
This is my adaption.
Lamington Butter Snack Balls.
Lamington Butter Snack Balls
Ingredients:
1 cup of finely shredded coconut
1/4 cup of honey
50g/2oz butter
2 Tablespoons of raspberry Jam
1/2 cup of dark chocolate melts
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the softened butter and honey until well combined. Then mix in the coconut.
2. With clean wet hands, roll the mixture into small balls, push flat, place a dollop of berry jam in the middle of the coconut mix, and push sides up over it.
Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the tray in the refrigerator until firm.
(about 20 minutes)
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4. Dip each coconut ball into the melted chocolate until fully coated and place them back on the baking sheet.
5. Refrigerate the coconut balls until the chocolate hardens. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 9 balls
Lamington Butter Snack Balls are deliciously sweet, nutritious and made with just a few simple ingredients, shredded coconut, honey, berry jam, and dark chocolate.
Enjoy these delicious and healthy coconut balls as a guilt-free dessert or snack!
Printable recipe HERE.
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