No-Bake Chocolate Balls or Chocolate Hedgehogs
They’re really soft, rich, sweet, and delicious. Here are the top reasons why it’s worth making them at home:
Easy to make: They come together in just one bowl, in 15 minutes, with no baking and no resting time needed.
Incredibly soft and full of flavor: The combination of ground Plazma biscuits, cocoa, chocolate, and apricot jam creates the perfect texture – soft, moist, and just the right amount of sweet.
A wonderful dessert for both kids and adults: We also made them for a christening (you can shape smaller balls to get more of them). The hedgehogs are visually adorable, fun to make, and a hit with all generations. Kids love them, and adults enjoy serving them with coffee.
Customize to taste: You can omit the rum or almond butter, or add other spices if you like.
Tips and tricks
These sweet balls brighten up any holiday table and also make a perfect dessert for kids of all ages. You can make them even more fun by:
Instead of apricot jam, you can use raspberry or blackberry jam for a fresher flavor.
Instead of cocoa powder, you can use chocolate powder.
For a richer flavor, add nut butter: almond, peanut, or cashew butter.
You can optionally place a roasted hazelnut in the center of the hedgehog for an extra surprise.
Storing
These no-bake chocolate balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and will stay fresh. Before serving, let them sit at room temperature for about 1 hour. They can also remain at room temperature for several hours.
Packaged in a box, they also make a cute, homemade gift for the holidays or a birthday.
How to make these No-Bake Chocolate Balls at home (video)
Check out this short video for an easier way to make chocolate balls or hedgehogs at home.
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Made in paid collaboration with Koncern Bambi a.d. Požarevac (Plazma piškoti)
METHOD
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prepare the mixture
In a large bowl, mix the ground Plazma biscuits, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk, melted butter, and dark chocolate. Add the vanilla extract, rum (if using), apricot jam, and almond butter.
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shape the balls
Use an ice cream scoop to portion the mixture (about 60 g / 2 ounces) and shape it into balls. Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles to give it the characteristic “spiky / hedgehog” look.
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serve
Place the hedgehog balls on a plate or in paper cups and serve. If desired, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
