Quick Lemon Coconut Candy

Delicious! I used two lemons and it was very lemony. Great coconut flavor. Will definitely be making these often!

my version….I process 2 whole organic lemons (skins & all except seeds) and add to the coconut cream/honey.
Then, when ready to form into balls, I roll in unsweetened coconut that I have toasted first. LOVE at 1st bite!  I am addicted and my Father, who has stage 5 renal failure, loves them as well & is Renal Diet approved!

Does it have to be coconut flakes or can it be shredded coconut.

Addendum to my earlier post today.  My mixture never did get firm enough to make balls out of, even after putting it in the fridge for 15 -20 minutes at a time.  I did that many times and the mixture didn’t get firm.  My mistake of putting in a whole cup of honey may have made the difference, I don’t know.  However I spooned some onto some coconut and put it in the freezer and it did taste pretty good.  The local honey I used has been strained but nothing else was done to it and it is light brown in color and is not stiff like that in the video.  Also my CCC was in liquid form due to being in my cabinet. Do you think the consistency of the honey and CCC would make a difference in the mixture firming up>

Marianne, I made coconut cream once in my food processor.  I used 2 cups of grated coconut.  It took about 20-25 minutes so you need to have a really good food processor that can stand running that long.  It turned out fine but I found that it’s just easier to buy a jar from Tropical Traditions.

I keep some coconut cream concentrate from tropical traditions on hand for a treat when they post these fabulous recipes. I don’t use it often, but it is soooo good. I just got an order in after nearing the end of my first jar. I will be making these tonight. :)

This recipe has on my “To Do” list forever. I made them today and they are truly divine! The variations that people have suggested are making me want to make another batch using the strawberries or peanut butter. YUM! I used xylitol honey to keep the blood sugar effect low and they tasted really good.

well i read online and i didnt know that coconut cream concentrated is the same as coconut cream ,almost and that it is 100% coconut not water.my coconut milk contains 55% water….so i guess its not coconut cream exactly??it is thick though.should i use other type of coconut milk or should i dilute it with some water before use?also i have coconut oil which by cold gets solid.but i guess thats not coconut butter??i am so confused of all these!!!!!

pete: You can use it any way you want.


demi: There’s no substitute for Coconut Cream Concentrate; it’s completely different from coconut milk or cream. It’s more like peanut butter in texture. You can get it from Tropical Traditions by clicking on the hyperlink.

well i want to make it with coconut cream not milk but i cant find any consantrated one here in Greece.can i make it with the regular coconut cream?thanks

This  candy is really good. I like to add more lemon juice, as I like a stronger lemon flavor. It’s rich so you don’t need much of it, and it uses honey, not sugar! Thanks for sharing!

Is there anything that you can use as a substitute for the coconut cream concentrate?

Molly: The balls will stay firm for a hour or more depending on what temperature the room is but you can also freeze them so that they stay cold longer at room temp. But generally yes, they need to be served cold.

5 star. Love them. Lemon-coconut heaven!!!

thanks for this recipe. they were awsome! I did make them with lemon zest, and loved them.

Wow, that’s an awesome idea with the strawberries! Thanks for sharing!

Like the cream of coconut (milk)? No. Coconut Cream Concentrate is totally different. Coconut Cream Concentrate’s consistency is a lot like peanut butter.

Thanks Sandy! :)

I made this today – I made tiny balls and even rolled some into tootsie-roll shapes. 

They are incredible.

Making them tiny like that, they filled a cookie sheet.

I was worried about it not thickening up, I put the “soup” in my fridge for maybe 5-10 minutes, but in the end, the more I stirred it, the more it thickened! 

Oh, and I used shredded coconut, I thought it worked a bit better than the flakes. I tried the flakes, but I was making them small, so shredded was a better match.

I’m thinking of making them with limes next!!!! :)

I just made a batch of these yesterday and they are sooooo good!

I did modify it a bit though. ;) First, I juiced 2 lemons, and used a generous teaspoon of zest. Since the mixture was too "batter like" I added a couple spoonfuls of coconut oil in. Then I stuck the bowl in the freezer to firm up a bit, stirring every now and then to prevent clumping. Once it reached the desired consistency, I used a cookie scoop to make balls and skipped the rolling in coconut part. And oh, just a tip: warm the ccc to peanut butter consistency before you make this. 
Well, these little bites just melt. in. your. mouth. and were wonderfully tart and lemony, blending beautifully with the creamy coconut. With a scant 1/2 cupful of honey they were perfect. Even if you think you don’t like coconut but love lemon, make these. They’re quick and easy and make the perfect snack. Yum!
Btw, I got about 15 balls, fyi.

I cannot have honey – is it essential to hold the candy together or can another sweetener (stevia, splenda) be used in place of the honey?

How many does this make?