South African Snowballs

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Make South African Snowballs at home and indulge in its sweet and delicious taste
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

125 g butter
125 ml cream
125 ml caster sugar
625 ml self raising flour , sifted
1 teaspoon strawberry essence
200 g strawberry jam
375 ml boiling water
1 teaspoon food coloring ( pink or red )
desiccated coconut , as required

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
225
Sugar
11g
Fat
12g
South African Snowballs are a popular dessert enjoyed by many across the country. These snowballs are small balls of sweet and crumbly dough rolled in coconut and then dipped in a sticky strawberry syrup. They're named snowballs because of their round, snowball-like appearance, with coconut flakes resembling snow. The strawberry syrup adds a fruity, sweet layer of flavour that complements the coconut flavour of the snowballs nicely. This sweet treat is simple to make and is perfect for serving at tea-time or for dessert. The recipe yields plenty of snowballs, so there will be enough to share with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar together until well combined.
2.Add the cream and strawberry essence, mix well.
3.Slowly add the sifted self-raising flour, mixing well until a sticky dough forms.
4.Roll the dough into 15g balls and place them on a lightly greased baking tray.
5.Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until the snowballs turn light golden brown in colour.
6.In the meantime, prepare the strawberry syrup. Pour the boiling water over the strawberry jam in a saucepan, stir well, then add the food coloring.
7.Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring continuously. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly.
8.Remove the snowballs from the oven, and place them in the strawberry syrup one at a time, coating them with the syrup.
9.Place the coated snowballs on a plate and let them cool.
10.Roll the cooled snowballs in desiccated coconut, until they're coated. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

PROS

South African Snowballs are a delicious sweet treat that’s perfect for tea-time or dessert.

They’re simple to make and are bursting with flavour, making them a crowd-pleaser.

The recipe makes plenty, so there’s enough to share with family and friends.

CONS

These snowballs are calorie-dense due to the high butter and sugar content.

Consuming them in moderation is recommended.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Though South African snowballs are not exactly health food, they are made with natural ingredients that provide beneficial nutrients for the body.
Butter is an excellent source of healthy fats that help our body absorb more nutrients from our diet.
Coconut is rich in dietary fiber, healthy fatty acids, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.

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