I’ve been a coconut lover ever since I can remember. I love it in all forms: shredded coconut, coconut milk, fresh coconut – you name it. And I firmly believe that shredded coconut can enhance basically any sweet dish! If you’re looking for some delicious coconut desserts to try, here are some of my favorites.
Shredded Coconut Dessert Ideas
Whether you want a quick sweet treat to make for yourself or a fancier dessert to serve at a party, I’ve got you covered! These shredded coconut desserts are crazy good (and so easy to make).
Chocolate Coconut Bites
Almond butter, shredded coconut, and melted chocolate come together for a sweet treat that tastes like an Almond Joy, but is lower in sugar!
These healthier truffles are super easy to make (with no baking required), and they’re sweetened with maple syrup.
Yogurt Berry Tarts with Coconut
For an adorable mini dessert that’s perfect for parties, try these coconut berry tarts! These mini no bake tarts are made with a graham cracker crust, simple yogurt filling, toasted coconut, and fresh berries.
They’re lightly sweetened with honey and are oh so delicious!
Chocolate Coconut Rice Krispie Treats
If you love Rice Krispie treats and chocolate, you don’t want to miss this fun take on classic cereal bars! They’re made with cocoa powder, marshmallows, and shredded coconut, then topped with a drizzle of melted chocolate for good measure. 🙂
Flourless Coconut Peanut Butter Cookies
These flourless, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies are studded with shredded coconut and dipped in melted chocolate for a quick and easy cookie everyone will love!
They’re fun to make, with an unbeatable flavor combo (chocolate, peanut butter AND coconut!).
No Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Bites
You only need 3 ingredients to make these fun, no bake chocolate pomegranate cups! Juicy sweet-tart pomegranate seeds and shredded coconut pair perfectly with the dark chocolate.
I love having these on hand in my fridge for whenever those chocolate cravings strike!
Mini Egg Coconut Brownies
These seasonal coconut brownies are made with mini Cadbury eggs, but you can easily enjoy them year-round by swapping out the mini eggs for chopped chocolate or chocolate chips!
They’re fudgy and super chocolatey, and the shredded coconut adds a boost of flavor that compliments the chocolate perfectly.
Dark Chocolate Filled Raspberries
Raspberry, chocolate, and coconut might just be my all-time favorite flavor combination. These little chocolate-filled raspberry gems are topped with melted dark chocolate and shredded coconut for a lightly sweet chocolate treat.
All you have to do is melt the chocolate in the microwave, then assemble and enjoy!
Sweetened vs. Unsweetened Coconut?
When I buy shredded coconut, I always buy unsweetened. I like being able to control the amount of sweetness in a recipe myself. But if sweetened coconut is all you have, that should work too!
I hope you found something tasty on this list to satisfy those coconut cravings. 🙂 Enjoy!