How do I make the coconut lime filling for these cups?

To create the filling, simply mix together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, shredded unsweetened coconut, and fresh lime juice and zest until well combined.

What kind of chocolate is used in this recipe?

The chocolate for these cups is homemade using cacao powder, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup, stirred together until smooth and lump-free.

What is the assembly process for the Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups?

You'll add a tablespoon of chocolate to the bottom of silicone molds, freeze to harden, then add a tablespoon of the coconut lime mixture, pressing to flatten, and finally cover with the remaining chocolate.

How long do these chocolate cups need to set in the freezer?

The initial chocolate layer requires 5 minutes in the freezer to harden, and the assembled cups need roughly 10 minutes to fully set before removing them from the molds.

What is the best way to store these Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups?

After removing them from the molds, place the chocolate cups in an airtight container and store them in the fridge until you are ready to eat them.

9 years ago

Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12 cups
Ingredients: For the Coconut Lime Filling:; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted; 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut; 1 lime, juiced and zested; For the Chocolate:; 1/2 cup cacao powder; 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted; 1/3 cup maple syrup

KC By: Kat Condon

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A close-up of several Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups, some whole and some cut in half to reveal the vibrant white coconut-lime filling against the dark chocolate shell, garnished with lime zest.

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Ingredients You Need for Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Coconut Lime Filling:

1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 lime, juiced and zested

For the Chocolate:

1/2 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup maple syrup

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How to Prepare Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Coconut Lime Filling:

Mix together the coconut oil and maple syrup until smooth.
Stir in the coconut and lime juice and zest. Set aside.

To Make the Chocolate:

Mix together the coconut oil and maple syrup until smooth.
Stir in the cacao powder until no lumps remain.

To Assemble:

In a 12 cup baking pan lined with silicone molds, add 1 tablespoon of chocolate to the bottom of each cup. Set in the freezer for 5 minutes to harden.
Once hardened, add 1 tablespoon of coconut lime mixture to each cup. Press into cup to flatten.
Cover each cup with remaining chocolate. Sprinkle with extra coconut or lime zest if desired.
Place in freezer to set, roughly 10 minutes.
Remove chocolate cups from molds and place in an air tight container. Store in the fridge until ready to eat!